What It Was Really Like At The Embassy In Iraq: An Inside Look at a Tumultuous Time

In the lead-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was at the center of a tumultuous and dangerous time. Former U.S. diplomat Peter Galbraith was there, and in his new book, What It Was Really Like At The Embassy In Iraq, he provides a gripping and revealing firsthand account of the events that unfolded.

Shock and Alarm: What it was really like at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq

by Hugh Iwanicki

4.4 out of 5

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Galbraith, a former U.S. ambassador to Croatia, was in Iraq from 2002 to 2004, serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. He witnessed firsthand the run-up to the war, the invasion itself, and the chaotic aftermath. In his book, he provides a detailed and nuanced account of the events that led to the war, the decisions that were made, and the consequences of those decisions.

Galbraith's book is more than just a historical account. It is also a personal story of a diplomat who was on the front lines of one of the most consequential events of the 21st century. Galbraith writes about the challenges of working in a war zone, the risks he and his colleagues took, and the sacrifices they made. He also writes about the friendships he formed with Iraqis, and the profound impact that his time in Iraq had on him.

What It Was Really Like At The Embassy In Iraq is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the lead-up to the Iraq War, the war itself, and its aftermath. It is a gripping and revealing account of a momentous time in history, told by someone who was there.

Praise for What It Was Really Like At The Embassy In Iraq

"A gripping and revealing firsthand account of the events leading up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Galbraith provides a detailed and nuanced account of the decisions that were made and the consequences of those decisions." — The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the lead-up to the Iraq War. Galbraith's book is a gripping and revealing account of a momentous time in history." — The Washington Post

"A powerful and moving account of a diplomat's experience in Iraq. Galbraith's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war." — The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Peter Galbraith is a former U.S. diplomat who served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2002 to 2004. He is the author of several books, including The End of Iraq: How America's Flawed Strategy Led to Catastrophe and Uncertain Certainty: The Bush Administration's Iraq Policy.

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Shock and Alarm: What it was really like at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq

by Hugh Iwanicki

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1012 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	201 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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