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The Second Battle of Fallujah was fought in November and December 2004 during the Iraq War. In Operation Phantom Fury, also called Operation Al-Fajr, United States forces and units of the Iraqi government attacked insurgent positions throughout Fallujah in sustained house-to-house combat. The operation recaptured the city but caused extensive destruction, military and civilian casualties, and displacement, making it one of the war's most consequential urban battles.
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What are Operation Phantom Fury and Operation Al-Fajr?
They are two names for the U.S.-led coalition assault on Fallujah during the Iraq War. The operation began on November 7, 2004, and continued through November and December as forces cleared the city.
Who fought in the Second Battle of Fallujah?
U.S. forces, Iraqi government units, and smaller British elements fought insurgent groups including al-Qaeda in Iraq and the Islamic Army in Iraq. The battle took place in Fallujah, in Iraq's Anbar Province, in 2004.
Why was Fallujah so difficult to capture?
Insurgents turned the city into a dense defensive maze of fortified houses, barricades, tunnels, and firing positions. U.S. Marines and soldiers therefore had to conduct sustained house-to-house combat during Operation Phantom Fury.
How did the Second Battle differ from the First Battle of Fallujah?
The first battle in April 2004 ended without a full U.S. recapture of the city, while the second offensive returned in November 2004 with a larger coalition assault. By late December, coalition forces had cleared Fallujah, although the fighting caused extensive destruction and displacement.
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