CE 2003 - The Iraq War occurs.

In 2003, the United States of America, along with the United Kingdom and other countries, invaded Iraq in an effort to overthrow the regime of Saddam Hussein.

The invasion was widely opposed by the international community, with the UN Security Council not giving its approval.

On March 20th, 2003, the invasion of Iraq began with an aerial bombardment of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

The ground invasion of Iraq began on March 21st, with the US-led coalition forces advancing towards Baghdad.

On April 9th, 2003, the US forces captured Baghdad, and Saddam Hussein’s regime was overthrown.

The US-led coalition forces proceeded to occupy Iraq and enforce a new order in the country.

The Iraq War was a highly controversial conflict and is widely seen as a costly mistake in the eyes of the international community.

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