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'The Dawn') was an American-led offensive of the Iraq War that lasted roughly six weeks, starting 7 November 2004. Marking the highest point of the conflict against the Iraqi insurgency, it was a joint military effort carried out by the United States, the Iraqi Interim Government, and the United Kingdom.
- 7 November – 23 December 2004, (1 month, 2 weeks and 2 days)
- American-led 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.
- 141 ft (43 m)
- Iraq
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...
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Apr 8, 2024 · Fallujah, city, Al-Anbār muḥāfaẓah (governorate), central Iraq. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, about 50 km (30 miles) downstream of Al-Ramādī, the capital of the governorate, and 65 km (40 miles) west of Baghdad.
Apr 10, 2024 · Second Battle of Fallujah, joint American, Iraqi, and British military campaign from November 7 to December 23, 2004, during the Iraq War that crushed the Islamic insurgents in Fallujah, Iraq, in the Sunni Muslim province of Al-Anbar.
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.
Mar 28, 2024 · The First Battle of Fallujah (April 4–May 1, 2004) was a U.S. military campaign during the Iraq War intended to pacify the city of Fallujah in Iraq and find those responsible for the March 31 ambush and killing of four American military contractors.
