Military

Operation Iraqi Freedom: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and Why

Col. Walter Boyne

About the Program

Walter Boyne discusses his book, Operation Iraqi Freedom: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and Why, in which he analyzes U.S. military action in Iraq. He outlines the air, water and land combat technology used and debates what impact Operation Iraqi Freedom will have on future conflicts.  Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched on March 19, 2003.

About the Authors

Col. Walter Boyne

Walter Boyne is a retired Air Force colonel and former Director of the National Air and Space Museum. He is the author of numerous books, including Beyond The Wild Blue: A History of the U.S. Air Force 1947-1997.  Mr. Boyne is the chairman of the National Aeronautic Association.


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Operation Iraqi Freedom: What Went Right, What Went Wrong, and Why

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