Operation Phantom Fury (The surprise attack)

The attack on Fallujah has begun (no, seriously this time) and most consider this to be the potential turning point of the war. Rummy swears

"there aren't going to be large numbers of civilians killed, and certainly not by U.S. forces" even though U.S. commanders estimate that 30 percent to 50 percent of the civilian population remains in the city.

What will it take to constitute victory in this battle? Certainly, whatever the result, it'll be spun as a PR victory, just like the recapturing of Hue 36 years ago.

"You're all in the process of making history," Sgt-Maj Kent told the 2500 soldiers assembled before him.

"This is another Hue city in the making. I have no doubt, if we do get the word, that each and every one of you is going to do what you have always done — kick some butt."