NOW COMES THE 'CHECKPOINT' WAR
Active battles evolve into a trickier effort Military Analysis: Thomas E. Ricks -- Washington Post
INCURSION AIMS TO SHOW RESIDENTS THAT US CAN ATTACK AT WILL
The American drive through Baghdad was the first of a series intended to confuse the Iraqi military and topple Saddam Hussein. Military Analysis: Michael Gordon, Chief Military Correspondant -- NY Times
PLAN IS TO CONTROL CITY STEP BY STEP
Quick armored thrust was designed to show the allies' ability to move into Baghdad at will. Los Angeles Times
BREAKTHROUGH IN IRAQI CAPITAL
The American armored penetration into southern Baghdad suggest Iraq's defense of its capital is not functioning. Ze'ev Chafitz, Haaretz Military Analyst
BOOTS ON THE GROUND WIN WARS
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FAIR TEST?
Shifting goals required a change in strategy, but that doesn't mean the 'shock and awe' concept was flawed. Harlan Ullman, creator of the 'Shock And Awe' concept
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