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This is the untold story about one of the most debated yet misunderstood conflicts in modern history and Dan's observations about Iraq are especially relevant after the recent collapse in Afghanistan. Danbaghdad shows that despite our best intentions, billions of dollars, and thousands of lives, we must be able to overcome massive corruption and win the support of the population for our efforts to succeed. Danbaghdad isn't just another book of war stories, although it does include accounts of raids with Special Forces, riding on Route Irish, "corkscrew" landings in the back of a C-130, frequent rocket and mortar attacks, sniper fire, and improvised explosive devices. It also reveals what you never knew about Iraq, such as the numerous events leading up to the invasion or if weapons of mass destruction were found. Original journal entries, augmented with extensive historical research, provides the reader with a complete understanding of the war in Iraq, a history of Saddam Hussein, and exposes what you were never told about the true conditions in Iraq after the invasion. Learn about the rampant political corruption within the newly-formed government and an Iranian influence so strong that a proposal was made to blackmail Iraqi officials to ensure they would make decisions commensurate with US policies.

Journey for a year with one man as he shares his fascinating detailed account of daily life in the "not-so-heavily-fortified" Green Zone. As the official representative of the Treasury Department for criminal matters, IRS Special Agent/Attach Dan Morris worked with members of the High Value Individual (HVI) Committee (Iraq's most wanted), the Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS - similar to our CIA), the Commission on Public Integrity (CPI - similar to our FBI), the Iraqi National Security Council, the National Intelligence Coordination Committee, and numerous other agencies in matters involving military and law enforcement issues. He also attended a portion of Saddam Hussein's trial and participated in raids with US and Iraqi Special Forces as a member of the Iraq Threat Finance Cell. These experiences provided a unique opportunity to view Iraq from multiple perspectives which were documented, as they occurred, in personal journal entries that serve as the backbone of the book. These raw entries retain the "flavor" and spontaneity of original thoughts and first-hand accounts of the real Iraq at that time.

Learn about Saddam Hussein's rise to power, how he earned the title "The Butcher of Baghdad", and details of his capture (Operation Red Dawn), final days, and execution. His barbaric nature is revealed in events such as the killing of his sons-in-law and the genocide of the Kurds, including the infamous Halabja Massacre. Glimpse inside the courtroom of the second trial of Saddam Hussein with a rare first-hand narrative of the curious tribunal setting, the unusual antics during the trial, and the testimony of witnesses regarding the murder of men, women, and children. Discover what it was like to participate in raids with US and Iraqi Special Forces.

Read about dedicated Iraqis such as Brigadier General Radwan, a member of the HVI Committee, Dr. Nazar al-Waelly, advisor to the Iraqi National Security Council, and Judge Radhi, head of the CPI, as they struggled to rebuild Iraq. Life in a war zone is sometimes stranger than fiction and part of it is captured here with war-time humor, bizarre anecdotes, and tales of random events that affected mere moments in time yet saved someone's life.

This is the true story of Special Agent/Attach Dan Morris at the United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, from August 2006 through August 2007, one of the most dangerous time periods for Americans to be there.