| Description |
2 videodiscs (357 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Narrator, Frank Sesno. |
| Credits |
Producers, Emily M. Bernstein (pt. 1, 3, 5), Linda Martin (pt. 2, 4) ; editors, Steve Olswang (pt. 1, 3, 5), Kendrick Simmons (pt. 2, 4) ; composer, Max Surla. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of programs originally c2004-2005. |
| Summary |
Examines the key military and political decisions that have determined the course of the Iraq war, from President Bush's "Axis of Evil" declaration through negotiation, invasion, "Mission Accomplished" and beyond. Experts analyze the design of the war plan and the new technology used in combat such as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and Stryker combat vehicles. Frontline footage illuminates key events of the war, including the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch and the successful captures of the critical Karbala Gap and Baghdad Airport. |
| Contents |
Invasion -- Tough going -- Baghdad's doorstep -- Fall of Saddam -- Aftermath. |
| Note |
Special features: v. 1: "Eyewitness in Iraq" documentary -- v. 2: "U.S. weapons against Iraq" documentary; "Iraq War : insurgency and counterinsurgency" documentary. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
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Women in combat -- Iraq.
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F-117 (Jet attack plane)
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B-2 bomber.
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Karbalāʼ (Iraq : Province)
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Baghdad (Iraq)
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| Genre/Form |
War films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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| Added Author |
Bernstein, Emily.
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Martin, Linda.
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Sesno, Frank.
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CBS News Productions.
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History Channel (Television network)
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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| Note |
Additional title on menu screens: America at war |
| ISBN |
1422906310 set |
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9781422906316 set |
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1422906299 v. 1 |
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9781422906293 v. 1 |
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1422906302 v. 2 |
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9781422906309 v. 2 |
| Standard No. |
733961107760 set |
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733961107746 v. 1 |
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733961107753 v. 2 |
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00733961107760 |
| Music No. |
AAAE107760 A&E Television Network (set) |
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AAAE107740 A&E Television Network (v. 1) |
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AAAE107750 A&E Television Network (v. 2) |
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