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Surviving War and Starting Over: Ahmed Al Abbasi’s Journey from Iraq to America

What is it like to grow up amid war, survive unimaginable violence, and rebuild your life in a new country? In this episode of The Military Historian Podcast, I speak with Ahmed Al Abbasi about his extraordinary childhood in Iraq — losing his father, living through brutal attacks, and eventually finding safety and a future in America. Ahmed opens up about: The day his father was killed while trying to secure passports for the family Living under constant threat, learning to defend his home as a child The terrifying raids, ambushes, and survival tactics in a war zone The cultural richness of Iraq — family, food, and deep historical roots Starting over as a refugee and adapting to life in the U.S. Lessons of resilience, identity, and hope 👉 If Ahmed’s story moved you, hit like and subscribe — we bring real, human stories from conflict and survival to life. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — what part of Ahmed’s journey stayed with you? 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 🔗 Links & Resources 🎥 Watch more episodes:    • Escaping a War Zone: Zuheer’s Childhood St...   📲 Instagram:   / themilitaryhistorian   🎬 TikTok:   / themilitaryhistorianpod   🕒 Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introduction by host Lloyd Shellenberger 00:39 – Starting the conversation; Ahmed introduces himself 01:06 – Background on Ahmed’s father and mission to Baghdad 02:25 – The day of the attack — losing his father and brother 05:00 – Family’s immediate survival plans and self-defense as children 07:38 – Fear, community danger, and early trauma in wartime Iraq 10:00 – Violence and survival culture — letters with bullets, constant threats 11:06 – Psychological toll of war on childhood 12:10 – Learning to defend the family home with weapons and dogs 16:58 – Timeline of leaving Iraq and journey to America 20:00 – Family’s struggle to make a living in war-torn Iraq (scrap metal, survival jobs) 22:22 – Cultural identity and navigating ethnic/religious divisions 24:04 – Ahmed’s father’s defiance against Saddam’s regime and consequences 27:14 – Ahmed’s mother’s resilience and survival strategies 28:28 – Arrival in the U.S. and adapting to a new life 29:34 – Importance of allies and support from American soldiers and friends 30:00 – Closing reflections on identity, resilience, and hope