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Invasion of Iraq
The invasion, done mainly by US and British forces marked the beginning of the Iraq War. The end result was the toppling of Saddam Hussein and the Ba'ath party. -
"Mission Accomplished"
US President George W. Bush declares an end to the major military campaign in Iraq. -
Saddam is Captured
US officials announce capture of Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit. -
1,000 Troops Killed
Announcement that the level of troops killed has reached 1,000. -
Constitution Signed
The Iraqi Governing Council signs an interim constitution for the country. -
Fallujah
Between 10,000 and 15,000 US soldiers and Marines backed by newly trained Iraqi forces besiege Fallujah. -
Transitional National Assembly Elections Held
Proud Iraqis show their purple ink-dipped fingers as a sign they participated in the election. -
Saddam's Trial Begins
Saddam is accused of war crimes against humanity for the ordered killings of 143 Shiites in Dujail in 1982. -
First Prime Minister is Elected
Nuri Kamal al-Maliki is selected as Iraq's first permanent prime minister. -
Rumsfeld Resigns
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigns from his post. -
Saddam is Executed
Saddam was executed by hanging after being fould guilty of crimes against humanity. -
Hello Petraeus
General David H. Petraeus replaces General George W. Casey as top American military commander in Iraq. -
Troop Surge Announced
President Bush announced the "troop surge" to the nation. -
British Test Iraqi Government
British forces hand over control of Basra to Iraq's government, taking a supporting stance. This was a political and military test. -
Iraqi Troops Go Into Sadr City
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki puts forth his first effort to control Sadr City. This operation involved no American ground forces.
