![]() operations of the occupation," telling Moyers that the Pentagon's murderous response to the killing of Blackwater contractors set a dangerous precedent. In a 2007 appearance on the Bill Moyers show, Scahill described the siege of Fallujah as "one of the most brutal and sustained U.S. invasion, wrote Wednesday on social media. war crimes committed during the Iraq War took place in the city of Fallujah," The Intercept's Jeremy Scahill, who reported from Iraq during the U.S. Massively excessive force was used to punish an entire city, in two brutal waves, for the lynching of 4 mercenaries.\n\u201d - Mark Gubrud Gubrud) Fallujah was a giant American war crime in Iraq. "This namesake deserves to be in the pantheon of iconic Marine Corps battles, and the LHA's unique capabilities will serve as a stark reminder to everyone around the world of the bravery, the courage, and commitment to freedom displayed by those who fought in those battles." Marines since the Vietnam War's battle of Hue City," said Del Toro. "With over 100 coalition forces killed and 600 wounded, Operation Phantom Fury is considered to be the bloodiest engagement to the Iraq War and the fiercest serving combat involving U.S. In the process, U.S.-led occupation forces killed between 581 and 670 civilians across nine neighborhoods, according to Iraq Body Count. The Second Battle of Fallujah, known as Operation Phantom Fury, was fought from November to December 2004 to recapture the city from insurgent forces. soldiers were killed during the retaliatory siege. Code-named Operation Vigilant Resolve, the battle was launched in April 2004 to avenge the deaths of four Blackwater contractors. troops slaughtered approximately 600 Iraqi civilians-including more than 300 women and children-along with 200 insurgents during the First Battle of Fallujah. "The future USS Fallujah will commemorate the first and second battles of Fallujah, American-led offenses during the Iraq War."ĭel Toro called it "an honor for me, and for our nation, to memorialize the Marines, the soldiers, and coalition forces that fought valiantly and those that sacrificed their lives during both battles of Fallujah." "The future America-class amphibious ship will be named the USS Fallujah, LHA-9," Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced Tuesday in a speech at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. ![]() "Fallujah was a giant American war crime in Iraq." Lowry's book is a must-listen for anyone interested in how we won in Iraq.Peace advocates responded with disgust to the Navy's decision to name its new warship after the two battles of Fallujah, during which U.S. Lowry shows what's great about the US military: skilled and powerful but also humanitarian and ultimately peace-seeking. "In New Dawn, Richard Lowry presents not just a brilliant account of the battle for Fallujah, but also a useful overview of the history, economics, and culture of the region. New Dawn is about their courage, their sacrifice, and their commitment to freedom. ![]() The struggle against a determined enemy at the crossroads of civilization is the story of American kids who grew up down the block from you only to fly halfway around the world to fight in the largest battle of the war. The result is a gripping, pause-resisting narrative of individual sacrifice and valor that also documents the battles for future military historians. In addition to archival research, New Dawn is based upon the personal recollections of nearly 200 soldiers and marines who participated in the battles for Fallujah, from the commanding generals who planned the operations to the privates who kicked in the doors. Lowry ( Marines in the Garden of Eden) spent years researching and writing his new campaign history. By the time the fighting ended, more than 1,400 insurgents were dead, compared to 95 Americans (and another 1,000 wounded). Death and redemption were found everywhere, from narrow streets to courtyards, kitchens, bedrooms, and rooftops. It was the largest fight of operation Iraqi Freedom and the heaviest urban combat since the Battle of Hue City, Vietnam, in 1968. Richard Lowry's New Dawn: The Battles for Fallujah is the first comprehensive history of this fighting.Īlso known as the Second Battle for Fallujah, Operation Phantom Fury was a protracted house-to-house and street-to-street combat that began on November 7 and continued unabated for seven bloody and exhausting weeks. The second, Operation Phantom Fury, was launched seven months later. ![]() The first was Operation Vigilant Resolve, an aborted effort that April by US Marines intent on punishing the city's insurgents. This sprawling concrete jungle was the scene of two major US combat operations in 2004. Few names conjure up as many images of blood, sacrifice, and valor as does this ancient city in Al Anbar province 40 miles west of Baghdad.
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