KnowraOperation Iraqi FreedomLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Operation Iraqi Freedom, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 6Related 2Compared with 12003 invasion of IraqBroader topic: This was the campaign name for the invasion and its initial military phase.War on TerrorBroader topic: It extended the campaign into Iraq, although the invasion was not a response to Iraqi involvement in September 11.Operational artBroader topic: The invasion's rapid success contrasted with the difficulties of achieving durable political outcomes.Operation Enduring FreedomCompared with: It was a separate invasion, not the Afghanistan campaign, despite sharing the broader post-September 11 context.Center of gravity (military)Broader topic: The campaign raises questions about whether regime leadership, armed forces, or political cohesion was Iraq’s decisive source of strength.Bush DoctrineRelated: Its official rationale included disarming Iraq and removing Saddam Hussein from power.Northrop B-2 SpiritBroader topic: B-2 aircraft participated in strikes during the campaign’s opening air operations.Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt IIBroader topic: The A-10 flew combat missions supporting ground forces during the invasion and later operations.Nimitz-class aircraft carrierRelated: Nimitz-class flight decks contributed aircraft to the invasion's air operations.