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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 began on 7 November 2004 and lasted about six weeks.
House to House is an autobiography about the actions of Staff Sergeant David Bellavia during the second Battle of Fallujah.The book was released in 2007 and goes in-depth to describe the conditions of battle and the feelings that Bellavia experiences during the battle.
David Gregory Bellavia (born November 10, 1975) is a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.
Kasal being awarded the Navy Cross and promoted to sergeant major in May 2006. Bradley Allan Kasal (born May 1, 1966) is a United States Marine who received the Navy Cross for heroic actions performed as the first sergeant of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines during a firefight in Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq on November 13, 2004.
The battle was halted mid-way for political reasons, an outcome that commentators have described as insurgent victory. [3] [4] [5] Seven months later, in November 2004, a second attempt to capture the city, the Second Battle of Fallujah, proved successful. Intelligence reports concluded that the attack was planned by Ahmad Hashim Abd al-Isawi.
No True Glory, a Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah based on the book by Bing West scheduled for release in 2008, starring Harrison Ford as General Mattis. [56] As of February 2010, the IMDb has no trace of this film project. Occupation: Dreamland Documentary film (2005) [57]
We Were One: Shoulder to Shoulder with the Marines Who Took Fallujah is a book written by Patrick K. O'Donnell published on November 1, 2006. During the battle for the Iraqi city of Fallujah , the writer joined with the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Marine Regiment and recorded their stories.
Richard H. Jadick is an American naval surgeon who was awarded the Bronze Star with “Combat V” device for heroic valor in January 2006. [1] He was credited with saving the lives of 30 Marines and sailors during the Second Battle of Fallujah.