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The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, Vol. 1 (2003–2006) – Strategy, Combat Operations & Modern Military History Part 2
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⭐ Catholic Star-Rated Review ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 – Historically Essential, Serious, and Ethically Sobering) The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, Volume I (2003–2006) is an authoritative, document-based military history detailing the planning, execution, and consequences of America’s early years in the Iraq conflict. Produced as an official historical record, the work focuses on command decisions, battlefield realities, operational doctrine, and the human cost of modern warfare. From a Catholic perspective, this audiobook is best approached as a grave historical and moral study rather than ideological advocacy. It raises enduring questions about just war, authority, responsibility, and the burden borne by soldiers and civilians alike. Sobering, meticulously documented, and indispensable for listeners seeking a serious understanding of 21st-century conflict.