Measuring the 'Surge'

In January, President Bush announced a new U.S. troop buildup in Iraq, aimed at bolstering security in Baghdad and Anbar province in order to "create space" for political reconciliation and give the government time to rebuild its security forces. Following is a look at the situation in Iraq since the troop increase began.

By Laura Stanton, Seth Hamblin, Josh White And M.K. Cannistra — The Washington Post, September 9, 2007