Learning lessons from the monumental and bloody mistakes of the recent past

In March 2003, Prime Minister John Howard announced combat operations had begun and Australian troops had crossed the border as the Shock and Awe bombardment lit up Baghdad. The decision had been made – the invasion was already underway as Howard spoke into the TV cameras, informing Australians that we were at war.

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Learning lessons from the monumental and bloody mistakes of the recent past