OIF. Part 1, The drive to Baghdad / presented by Army University Press ; executive producers: Randy Masten, Maj. David Rousseau, Don Wright ; directors: Roy Parker, Angela Riotto ; authors: Steven Clay, Kimball Johnson, Roy Parker, Angela Riotto.
Publication Info.
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas : Army University Press, [2019]
1 online resource (1 video file (52 min., 28 sec.)) : sound, color with black and white sequences
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Language
In English, with optional English subtitles.
Note
At head of title on Army University Press resource page: AUP Films presents the OIF documentary series.
Part number from Army University Press resource page.
Published on October 8, 2019.
Description based on online resource; title from title screens (Army U Press, viewed May 18, 2020).
Performer
Narrator, Kimball Johnson.
Credits
Directors: Roy Parker, Angela Riotto; unit production manager: Nick Schale; edited by: Andrew Cornwell, Nick Schale.
Summary
The film begins in summer 2002 with U.S. Central Command's plans for the possible invasion of Iraq and the creation of the Coalition Forces Land Component Command as the main ground command for the planned invasion. The film then covers the crossing of the berm, the seizure of Tallil Air Base, the battle for As Samawah, the fight for An Najaf, and the movement through the Karbala Gap. The film ends on 2 April with V Corps and I Marine Expeditionary Force preparing to move to the next objective on the way to Baghdad.
Note
Special features contained on Army University Press resource page: Bibliography (2 pages).
