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Martha Raddatz presents a personal account of the First Cavalry Division’s surprise assault in Sadr City on April 4, 2004, an event now known as “Black Sunday.” She draws a stark contrast between the battlefield’s immediacy and the homes 7,000 miles distant, where families endured forty‑eight relentless hours expecting the worst. Through her reporting, Raddatz weaves tales of heroism, hope, and heartbreak. Her narrative highlights the endured sacrifices of soldiers and the emotional toll on their loved ones, offering a vivid, human perspective on the Iraq War and United States Army operations.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Martha Raddatz
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