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Usmc in the Persian Gulf
An anthology of 26 articles about the US Marines involvement in the the Persian Gulf. The entries are indexed in a Table of Contents, and then you may scroll down to find the article you wish to read.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: What Are the Conditions for Victory in Iraq? Lesson
This is a question that we all think about. Explore it with your students and try to figure out what a postmodern victory looks like in Iraq in an age of asymmetrical warefare. (2003)
New York Times
New York Times: Marines Poised for Battle in Falluja
An interactive slide show which shows images about the assault on Fallujah. There is a description of every picture along with an audio description of the events in the pictures. (21 April 2004)
BBC
Bbc News: Bush and Blair Admit Iraq Errors
Article from leading British news service detailing a press conference in May, 2006, in which President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, admit mistakes in Iraq, but urge support for the new government. There is also...
BBC
Bbc: Saving Private Lynch Stroy 'Flawed'
BBC correspondent John Kampfner discusses the capture and rescue of Jessica Lynch and the flaws that surround her story. (May 15, 2003)
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Saddam Hussein, a Life of Violence
An effective synopsis of the life of Hussein, from his young life through the rule of Iran to his capture in December, 2003.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Timeline of Saddam Hussein's Capture
A day to day, minute to minute chronology of Hussein's capture by US troops.
NBC
Msnbc: Conflict in Iraq
A site that continually updates the news of the conflict in Iraq. Contains slide shows and videos on special features related to the conflict. (2009)
New York Times
New York Times: Iraq
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides current news articles about Iraq and also an archive of articles.
The Guardian
Guardian: The Truth About Jessica Lynch
Guardian correspondent, John Kampfner, discusses what really happened during the rescue of Jessica Lynch and the distortion of the story by the media. (15 May 2003)
Other
U.s. Department of Defense: President Bush Proclaims End to Major Combat
Kathleen T. Rhem analyzes President George W. Bush's announcement that the combat in Iraq has ceased. (May 1, 2003)
CNN
Cnn: u.s. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam
CNN reports on the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain, examining the implications of the initial strike and the global reaction to it. (March 20, 2003)
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: The Road to Abu Ghraib [Pdf]
A report on prison abuse that occurred at the Abu Ghraib prison while under American control in late 2003.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tommy Franks
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
BBC
Bbc: Allawi to Stand in Iraq Elections
Despite the insurgency and violence in Iraq, hopes are high for elections to take place. Here is a report on the situation as of December, 2004.
PBS
Pbs: Over a Barrel
This site focuses on the importance of the concentration of oil in the Middle East to world politics. Read the backgrounder by Charles Krause before reading this transcript of Online Newshour.
CBS
Front Page: Iraq, March 21, 2003
Resource has compiled a series of quotes from national and international sources concerning the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain. (March 21, 2003)
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Storybook: Folktales
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.
New York Times
New York Times: Action in Iraq, April 9
A map that shows what portions of Baghdad were taken first by American soldiers. The map allows the user to zoom in and look at different descriptions of key parts of the city that the United States first brought under control. (10 April...
Curated OER
Saddam Hussein
An interview with Salam Chalabi, the head of the Iraqi Special Tribunal, which is trying Saddam Hussein for war crimes and other charges. The article also gives details on Saddam Hussein's first court appearance on July 1, 2004.
Curated OER
Saddam Hussein Pictured in January 2002
A short description of the Iraqi court which has been established to try former officials of Saddam Hussein's government for war crimes. Those accused include Saddam Hussein himself and other top leaders such as "Chemical Ali".