2nd Battle of Fallujah
2nd Battle of Fallujah (Phantom Fury), LTG Natonski
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2nd Battle of Fallujah (Phantom Fury), LTG Natonski Operation Al-Fajr in Arabic, Operation Phantom Fury was the code name given to the second battle of Fallujah, considered the hottest point of conflict of all the military campaign in Iraq. Led by the US Marine Corp against the Iraqi combatants, who had held the city under their control, some consider it was the most difficult battle marines have been involved since Vietnam in the 60s. The battle put end to the insurgent control over the city and constituted an important victory for the US troops, however such victory had a high painful price 1. More than 90 Americans were killed and some hundreds were severely wounded. From the enemy side, more than one thousand died and approximately the same amount was held prisoners. Fallujah decreased the operational situation of the Iraqi rebels and enhanced the Marine value, honor, courage and commitment. Fallujah was the deadliest battle of the whole Iraq war against the insurgent forces. The success in the battle of Fallujah was due to the joint strength of the leadership up and down the chain commanded by LTG Natonski. Starting in 2004, Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski, United States Marine Corps was assigned as the general commander of the Marine division deployed in Iraq. A veteran specialist in war tactics, LTG Natonski led the operations during the bloody battle for Fallujah. Under his command decisive tactical decisions were made which led to the defeat of the insurgents and the definitive retake of the city under enemy control 2. Fallujah was controlled by about 3 thousand to 4 thousand insurgents. While the enemies expected an imminent attack through the south southwest of the city, his experience in tactic suggested to attack by the north side, surrounding the city to avoid any escape. Indeed the fire power of
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2nd Battle of Fallujah (Phantom Fury), LTG Natonski Operation Al-Fajr in Arabic, Operation Phantom Fury was the code name given to the second battle of Fallujah, considered the hottest point of conflict of all the military campaign in Iraq. Led by the US Marine Corp against the Iraqi combatants, who had held the city under their control, some consider it was the most difficult battle marines have been involved since Vietnam in the 60s. The battle put end to the insurgent control over the city and constituted an important victory for the US troops, however such victory had a high painful price 1. More than 90 Americans were killed and some hundreds were severely wounded. From the enemy side, more than one thousand died and approximately the same amount was held prisoners. Fallujah decreased the operational situation of the Iraqi rebels and enhanced the Marine value, honor, courage and commitment. Fallujah was the deadliest battle of the whole Iraq war against the insurgent forces. The success in the battle of Fallujah was due to the joint strength of the leadership up and down the chain commanded by LTG Natonski. Starting in 2004, Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski, United States Marine Corps was assigned as the general commander of the Marine division deployed in Iraq. A veteran specialist in war tactics, LTG Natonski led the operations during the bloody battle for Fallujah. Under his command decisive tactical decisions were made which led to the defeat of the insurgents and the definitive retake of the city under enemy control 2. Fallujah was controlled by about 3 thousand to 4 thousand insurgents. While the enemies expected an imminent attack through the south southwest of the city, his experience in tactic suggested to attack by the north side, surrounding the city to avoid any escape. Indeed the fire power of
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