The 'U.S. Army in the Iraq War Volume 2: Surge and Withdrawal 2007 – 2011' provides a comprehensive analysis of the Iraq War from a landpower perspective, covering the period from the "surge" of additional forces in 2007 to the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2011. Drawing on extensive research, including declassified documents and original interviews with key decision-makers, the study examines the strategic and operational challenges faced by the U.S. and its allies, as well as the lessons learned from the conflict.