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581–670 killed ( Iraq Body Count) [16] 800 killed ( Red Cross) [17] The Second Battle of Fallujah, initially codenamed Operation Phantom Fury, Operation al-Fajr ( Arabic: الفجر, lit. 'The Dawn') was an American-led offensive of the Iraq War that lasted roughly six weeks, starting 7 November 2004.
- Coalition victory
Fallujah (Arabic: ٱلْفَلُّوجَة al-Fallūjah [el.fɐl.ˈluː.dʒɐ]) is a city in Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq. Situated on the Euphrates River, it is located roughly 69 kilometres (43 mi) to the west of the capital city of Baghdad.
6 days ago · The Second Battle of Fallujah was the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War. Some 110 coalition forces were killed and some 600 wounded in the battle; some 3,000 insurgents were killed or captured. An unknown number of civilians, estimated to be in the thousands, were also killed.
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Mar 22, 2023 · After the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which began 20 years ago this week, one city would become known to Americans as the epicenter of the Iraqi insurgency - Fallujah. Vast areas of the city were...
Apr 8, 2024 · Fallujah, city, Al-Anbar governorate, central Iraq. The city lies along the Euphrates River between Al-Ramadi and Baghdad. Since ancient times it has been known for its canals and other waterways. In modern times it is known for resisting U.S.-led forces in the Iraq War and as Iraq’s first city to fall to ISIL.
Nov 7, 2017 · Learn about the Second Battle of Fallujah, a joint operation by American, Iraqi and British forces to drive out the insurgency in the city. Read the story of Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, who received the Silver Star for his heroism in a house-to-house fight.
Nov 10, 2014 · Ten years ago, US troops and coalition forces fought their deadliest battle since the Vietnam War when they pushed into the Iraqi city of Falluja to root out Sunni insurgents. The BBC's Paul...
