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Author Charles Jones takes you through the early days of the war, including the political manipulations of the media's coverage of the 2003 Iraq invasion spearheaded by Karl Rove, President Bush's political chief. This manipulation of the media, Jones argues, has a distinct historical parallel in the late 19th Century days of "yellow journalism." Follow Jones to Iraq as he reports on the disconnect felt by military leaders and troops on the ground as they watched the American media--and public--gradually lose interest in their sacrifices and service in Iraq. And consider the implications of today's 24/7 media for America's future military involvements.