The Iraq War: One Year Later

2. Tough Going

The capture of a number of U.S. combatants, including an Apache Longbow helicopter crew and Private Jessica Lynch, led to dramatic changes in the air war against Iraq and reshaped American expectations at home.

3. Baghdad's Doorstep

On the move, the Third Infantry took the critical Karbala Gap, captured the Baghdad airport, and then finally made its first foray into Baghdad.

4. Fall of Saddam

Army and Marine forays into Baghdad increased, and Marines helped pull down a statue of Saddam.

5. Aftermath

In May 2003, as President George Bush stood in front of a banner reading "Mission Accomplished," the lack of infrastructure in Iraq resulted in chaos.