All Roads Lead to Baghdad: Army Special Operations Forces in Iraq, New Chapter in America's Global War on Terrorism

All Roads Lead to Baghdad was written in a clear and concise style, free of military jargon, by U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) historians to document the exploits and achievements of individual Army special operations soldiers and units in their traditional role of supporting the conventional force during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. It is the second in this USASOC series; the first (Weapon of Choice: ARSOF in Afghanistan) chronicled the invasion of Afghanistan shortly after September 11, 2001, and is also reprinted by Paladin Press under the title U.S. Army Special Operations in Afghanistan. This historic book details the planning and direction provided by Gen. Tommy Franks to U.S. Special Operations Command Central and on down the line to the two Combined Joint Special Operations Task Forces (North and West), and a Naval task force - and then, as in all campaigns, how the units and individual soldiers executed their specific missions with courage and skill. To ensure accuracy in their reporting, the authors received unparalleled access to classified documents and personal accounts from soldiers on the battlefield. NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price By Charles H. Briscoe, et al. Tells the story of Iraqi Freedom, the second Army Special Operations (ASO) campaign in America's Global War on Terrorism. Shows how the ASO supported a US-led conventional air and ground offensive to collapse the regime of Saddam Hussein and capture Baghdad. Includes bibliographical references. This is the official history as recorded by U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) historians, Charles H. Briscoe, Kenneth Finlayson, and Robert W. Jones Jr., Cherilyn A. Walley, A. Dwayne Aaron, Michael R. Mullins, and James A. Schroder. An amazing book in over-sized (6 X 9 inch) paperback format with 517 glossy pages. In addition to the text there are 356 photographs, maps, and illustrations all in full color. A number of the illustrations are of SSI, ODA Patches, and DUI of the SOF entities involved. There are also extensive chapter source notes, a glossary of terminology, and a complete index. "An absolutely essential reference work for anyone interested in the special operations history of Operation Iraqi Freedom." " Why Iraq? -- Planning For War -- Preparing For War -- Staging For War -- War Begins -- War Pauses -- War Accelerates -- Baghdad And Beyond -- War Transitions -- Conclusion -- Observations And Reflections. Charles H. Briscoe ... [et Al.]. Shipping List No.: 2006-0192-p. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 467-502) And Index. xxx, 517 p. : 23 cm Includes bibliographical references and index Why Iraq? -- Planning for war -- Preparing for war -- Staging for war -- War begins -- War pauses -- War accelerates -- Baghdad and beyond -- War transitions -- Conclusion -- Observations and reflections