The Iraq War

The Iraq War: After The Fall

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The Iraq War

After The Fall

Season 1 | Episode 2 | ABC | August 18, 2013

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In part two, key insiders describe the chaotic aftermath of the defeat of Saddam Hussein. Dick Cheney and Colin Powell come to blows over America's role as occupying power, and General David Petraeus recalls the disastrous decision to disband the Iraqi army.

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In part two, key insiders describe the chaotic aftermath of the defeat of Saddam Hussein. Dick Cheney and Colin Powell come to blows over America's role as occupying power, and General David Petraeus recalls the disastrous decision to disband the Iraqi army.

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