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Author:

Nester, William R., 1956-

Title:

Haunted victory : the American crusade to destroy Saddam and impose democracy on Iraq / William Nester.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Potomac Books,

Copyright Date:

c2012

Description:

xiii, 161 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Iraq War, 2003-2011.
United States--Foreign relations--Iraq.
Iraq--Foreign relations--United States.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-156) and index.

Contents:

The obsession -- The legacy -- The thwarted dream -- Cooking the books -- The blank check -- The inspections -- The second resolution -- The search for allies -- Cheerleaders and dissidents -- Shock and awe -- Planning "shock and awe" -- Unleashing "shock and awe" -- Picking up the pieces -- Passing the hat -- That elusive "smoking gun" -- Imposing democracy -- The spoils of war -- Cataclysms -- "Bring 'em on!" -- Abu Ghraib, hearts and minds -- The surge -- Empowering Iran -- Winners and losers -- The future of Iraq -- Excuses and reasons.

ISBN:

1597979449
9781597979443

OCLC:

(OCoLC)733238384

LCCN:

2011028333

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

HYAX325 -- Iowa Lakes Community College Library - Estherville (Estherville)