The former was to protect the "petrodollar" (the US dollar "reserve currency/ Fiat" that never sees home) and yes, it was conducted very poorly... sure the "shock and awe" was there, but that was let down by only half the number of troops/ assets being in place for after the shock and awe circus passed on by.
They should have locked down each town on their way in, instead of just running shielding... it was akin to a gridiron play.
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