For the first time, get a detailed inside look at what happened during the Shock and Awe bombing campaign that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using spectacular exclusive imagery, CGI and powerful survivor interviews, National Geographic investigates the planning, execution and outcome of the most intense bombardment in history—putting it into the context of history's most dramatic bombardments and providing an inside look at what was going on in Baghdad at the time. Get an insider's view of the technology that allows overwhelming firepower to be accurately targeted and learn how exotic missiles, like the thermo baric ''bunker busters'' work. And explore the latest weaponry that may change the future of warfare.

• Approximately 50 minutes
• Bonus Program: "Warship"
• © 2005
• Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada
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