Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq by Gordon, Michael R.; Bernard E. Trainor - 2006

Pantheon Books, 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. From the jacket, ""Informed by unparalleled access to still-secret documents, interviews with top field commanders, and a review of the military's own internal after-action reports, ""Cobra II"" is the definitive chronicle of America's invasion and occupation of Iraq - a conflict that could not be lost but one that the United States failed to win decisively. From the Pentagon to the White House to the American command centers in the field, the book reveals the inside story of how the war was actually planned and fought. Drawing on classified United States government intelligence, it also provides a unique account of how Saddam Hussein and his high command developed and prosecuted their war strategy."" <p> Hard cover in very good condition. Black boards with cooper-gilt spine lettering. Text block clean & tight with no markings noted. Dust jacket in very condition; not price clipped; no notable defects. Contains two sections of glossy black & white photographs, plus maps. Concludes with Epilogue, Acknowledgments, Notes to the Chapters, Appendix, and Index. Pages xxxii + 603 numbered pages. <p> Stated First Edition with complete number line and year 2006 on title page