Series: The Bridge
Chapter 1: Mutilation seen around the world
The scene in Fallujah was unforgettable: four Americans shot, their bodies defiled, two of them hung from a bridge.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2005 9:31 PM | Full story
Chapter 2: Army molds a future
During his 20 years in the service, Wesley Batalona built skills that would come into play later.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2005 9:33 PM | Full story
Chapter 3: A private, driven man
A 1995 tour in Bosnia steered Jerry Zovko to the business that would take him to Iraq.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2005 9:32 PM | Full story
Chapter 4: A business gets a start
Erik Prince thought he saw an opportunity as the U.S. military began to shrink. He was right.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2005 4:29 PM | Full story
Chapter 5: 'Scotty Bod' grows up
People who knew Scott Helvenston struggle to explain how strong he was.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 9:45 AM | Full story
Chapter 6: Fury boils to surface
The ambush was so sudden that the four private contractors had little chance to react.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 2:51 PM | Full story
Chapter 7: Strong words mask inaction
Little has been done to determine the facts of the ambush.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 5:13 PM | Full story
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Audio and images from a videotape made by insurgents obtained from Time Magazine via APTV.
