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Second Battle of Fallujah

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The Second Battle of Fallujah, codenamed Operation Phantom Fury, was a major U.S. and Iraqi military offensive fought in November and December 2004. The engagement took place in the city of Fallujah, located in Iraq's Al Anbar province, aiming to clear entrenched insurgents. It is widely recognized as one of the bloodiest and most significant urban battles of the Iraq War, involving intense house-to-house combat.

The operation resulted in heavy casualties and substantial structural damage to the city.

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What was Operation Phantom Fury?

Operation Phantom Fury was the military codename for the Second Battle of Fallujah, a joint U.S., British, and Iraqi offensive launched in November 2004. It was initiated to clear the city of insurgent forces who had taken control prior to the Iraqi elections.

Why was the Second Battle of Fallujah so deadly?

The Second Battle of Fallujah was exceptionally deadly because it involved intense, house-to-house urban combat against heavily entrenched insurgents. The city had been heavily booby-trapped with IEDs and bunkers, making it one of the fiercest battles of the Iraq War for U.S. Marines and soldiers.

Who fought in the Second Battle of Fallujah?

The battle was primarily fought by the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and British forces alongside Iraqi security forces. They fought against a mix of Iraqi insurgents and foreign fighters, including groups affiliated with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.

When did the Second Battle of Fallujah take place?

The Second Battle of Fallujah took place from November to December 2004. It was launched after the First Battle of Fallujah earlier that year failed to secure the city.

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