Shia Uprising and Media Perception

This chapter discusses the focus on the Shia uprising in the south of Baghdad during the war and the lack of press coverage for other parts of the country. It explores the escalating threat in Baghdad, attacks on UN and Shia holy sites, and the impact of the Madrid train bombing on the Spanish elections and coalition perception. The chapter also touches on driving logistics, loss of faith from allies, and the impact of the Abu Ghraib scandal.