2003 Invasion of Iraq

This article covers invasion specifics. For general information see: Iraq War, Post-invasion Iraq.

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Iraq War - Post-invasion Iraq

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The 2003 Invasion of Iraq began on March 20 with the United States, United Kingdom, and several other nations (also known as "the Coalition" and the "coalition of the willing"). The 2003 Iraq invasion followed the military doctrine of Shock and Awe and marked the beginning of the Iraq War. Baghdad fell on April 9th, 2003. On May 1, 2003 U.S. president George W. Bush declared the end of major combat operations terminating the Ba'ath Party's rule and removing Iraqi president Saddam Hussein from office. Coalition forces ultimately captured Saddam Hussein on December 14, 2003. A transitional occupation began thereafter.

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March 20 - United States - United Kingdom - Coalition of the willing - 2003 - Iraq - Shock and Awe - Iraq War - Baghdad - April 9th - May 1 - George W. Bush - Ba'ath Party - Saddam Hussein - December 14 - Occupation

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