ExpressOctober 2003

photo essay: Baghdad, August 2003

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On the ground in Baghdad with U.S. troops or Iraqi civilians it is hard to feel optimistic about America’s latest war. These days the city is hyper-violent and chaotic; the morgue reports more than 20 corpses killed by gunfire every day. These are just a few snapshots from what will likely be a long and vexing urban guerilla war. — C.P.

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Rubble of looted and bombed Ministry of Water, foreground. Well-protected Ministry of Oil, background. August 5. 2003.
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Tired, hot, and stuck in a Baghdad firefight. August 7, 2003.
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As yet unrepaired. August 3, 2003.
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Humvee on fire, hit by an improvised explosive device. August 7, 2003.
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Staff Sergeant Howell, 115ºF and on patrol. August 8, 2003.

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