U.S. Military Strategy in Iraq War

The Washington Week special report covers the onset of the Iraq war, featuring reports from the front lines in Kuwait and updates from the Pentagon. The discussion includes the U.S. military's strategy, the psychological elements of the war, and the unexpected targeted attack on Saddam Hussein. The report highlights the challenges faced by civilians in Kuwait and the efforts to avoid a prolonged conflict.

What was the primary target of the U.S. military at the start of the war?

• Iraqi military bases

• Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein

• Iraqi oil fields

• Iraqi communication centers

What challenge did the immigrant population in Kuwait face during the air raids?

• Lack of shelter

• Lack of communication

• Lack of food supplies

• Lack of gas masks

What was the main message of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to the Arab world?

• The war is against a country

• The war is against a religion

• The war is against a people

• The war is against a regime

What was the U.S. military's hope regarding the Iraqi regime?

• To engage in a prolonged battle

• To see the regime collapse on its own

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To capture all Iraqi soldiers

How did the U.S. military attempt to communicate with Iraqi soldiers?

• Via social media

• Through radio broadcasts

• By dropping leaflets

• Through diplomatic channels

What was the Pentagon's initial description of the war's beginning?

• A peacekeeping mission

• A humanitarian effort

• Preparation of the battlefield

• A full-scale invasion

What was the unexpected element in the start of the war?

• A targeted strike on Saddam Hussein

• A naval blockade

• A large-scale ground invasion

• A diplomatic negotiation

What was the psychological element of the U.S. military's plan?

• To establish a no-fly zone

• To intimidate the Iraqi regime

• To negotiate with Iraqi leaders

• To provide humanitarian aid

What did the CIA provide to the Central Command for the strike on Saddam Hussein?

• A list of Iraqi leaders

• A list of targets

• Digital targeting data

• A map of Baghdad

What was the intended outcome of the initial strike on Saddam Hussein?

• To avoid the entire war

• To establish a no-fly zone

• To capture Iraqi oil fields

• To start a ground invasion