Es war einmal im Irak

I was glued to my seat throughout each episode. This excellent documentary series gives an essential insight into the reality of the Iraq war. Honest, open interviews with civilians and soldiers are often stirring and sinister, but no matter the side they are on, their humanity along with their flaws are laid bare. I hope that both American and British politicians of those of the era including Cheney, Rumsfeld, Bush and Blair watch this, along with their current counterparts.

So sad. Hard to watch even harder to understand why. Why?

As an Iraqi whom lost family members during the 2003 invasion in Iraq, its so heartbreaking today to watch this, just like the Iraqi people I to believe that America should have NEVER involved themselves and whilst watching this series I was just so angry and frustrated with what happened and there's nothing anyone can do to change Iraq for the better. That's it. Iraq is dead.

This incredible series should be watched by everyone. It chronicles the harrowing reality of the invasion that shaped the world as it is today. Watch it, you won't enjoy it much, because you're not meant to, but the people of Iraq have a story that deserves to be heard.

Just finished the last episode of this amazing but heartbreaking series. Having been a part of the initial invasion back in March 2003 when I was in the British army, I have had a whole mixture of emotions watching this documentary. All those years ago I sort of knew what we were doing wasn't right. And then not even 2 weeks into the war when friends were killed, I certainly hated Tony Blair for sending us to Iraq. But it was still my job, and I was always proud of what I'd done in the army. What this series has done so brilliantly though, is capture the huge consequences of war through the eyes of its people. Beautifully told, it Shows you the harrowing stories of what people have had to endure, and the complete destruction of a nation in a 15 year bloody and horrific period. Just as any great film does, it has certainly had an impact on me. And has left me feeling slightly numb with the realisation that along with the U.S, we really did start a chain of awful and terrible events.

This is a series everybody should see, certainly a mr Blair and Bush, who should probably be in prison for war crimes.

Heartbreaking, brilliant and a must watch!