A time of our choosing: America's war in Iraq

Pt. 1. America's terms. Twelve years in the making

The Axis of Evil

The Bush doctrine

Resolution 1441

The failure of diplomacy

The week of waiting

pt. 2. America's war. Best-laid plans

The element of surprise

Shock and awe

A turn for the worse

The British in Basra

Securing the north

Saving Private Lynch

Through the Karbala Gap

Thunder run

The fall of Baghdad

The aftermath

pt. 3. America's consequences. Catastrophic success

Smooth landing, rough takeoff

Casus Belli

The price of going it alone.