Fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq on Wednesday . U.S. money given to former insurgents is cited as force in Wednesday 's improvement . US Army Col . Doug Macgregor says it 's a ` ` war - for - peace '' scheme . It 's a truth many hold to be self-evident that more American troops translate into less Iraqi violence . Critics expect a quick return to civil war when the money dries up .
Fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq on Wednesday . U.S. money given to former insurgents is cited as force in Wednesday 's improvement . US Army Col . Doug Macgregor says it 's a ` ` war - for - peace '' scheme . Critics expect a quick return to civil war when the money dries up .