BATTLEFIELD FALLUJAH

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Battlefield Fallujah: The True Story of the Deadliest Battle of the Iraq War

About

Battlefield Fallujah: The True Story of the Deadliest Battle of the Iraq War

Battlefield Fallujah tells the true story of one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War, the incursion into Fallujah in November 2004. The 12-part audio documentary series (podcast series) features interviews with more than 35 warriors, from Lance Corporals to 4-Star Generals, who participated in the battle. Most of the interviews with the Marines and soldiers were conducted by military historians in theater in Iraq, many of them in the Fal...

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Battlefield Fallujah: Audio Trailer

The true story of one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War, the Second Battle of Fallujah. Featuring interviews with more than 35 warriors from Lance Corporals to 4-Star Generals.

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Battlefield Fallujah - About the Series

An introduction to the audio documentary series designed to help the listener navigate the podcast and get the most out of the listening experience.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 1: Blackwater

After four Blackwater contractors are killed in Fallujah, U.S. Marines and soldiers move into the city to hunt down the murderers.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 2: A Long, Hot, Dangerous Summer

After political decisions forced the Marines to withdrawal from the city, Fallujah becomes a sanctuary for insurgents who stage deadly attacks on Coalition Forces and anyone who dares to help American troops. Meanwhile, military leaders attempt to work with the Fallujah Brigade, and new warriors arrive in Iraq.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 3: Shaping the Battlefield

With the demise of the Fallujah Brigade, military leaders prepare to go back into the city.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 4: Plan of Attack

The scheme of maneuver is devised as U.S. troops train for the incursion into Fallujah. Meanwhile, military leaders become frustrated by the rules of engagement.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 5: Into the City, RCT-1 (November 7-9, 2004)

Regimental Combat Team 1 moves into the city as 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, and 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines kick off the assault and begin searching house-to-house.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 6: Into the City, RCT-7 (November 7-9, 2004)

Regimental Combat Team 7 pushes into the city with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines destroying enemy in zone and seizing objectives to protect the flank of the main effort.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 7: The Marine Corps Birthday (November 10, 2004)

In RCT-1s zone, four battalions converge in one area and attack in different directions with 3/5 facing heavy fighting. Meanwhile, RCT-7 encounters strong resistance as they push rapidly south, and warriors from David Bellavia's 2-2 get trapped while clearing a house.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 8: No Worse Enemy (November 11, 2004)

RCT-1 and RCT-7 continue pushing south, further into the terrorist stronghold, locating numerous caches and execution chambers. First Battalion, 8th Marines moves into the Mayor's Complex with 2nd Force Recon providing overwatch.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 9: The Jolan (November 12, 2004)

The Jolan proves to be the deadliest district, as enemy hold up in fortified houses waiting to kill Marines as they enter and clear structures. A squad from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines becomes separated from their company. Alpha Company 2-63 Armor, in overwatch of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, gets caught in a minefield.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 10: Houses From Hell (November 13, 2004)

1st Battalion, 8th Marines is tasked with seizing three major buildings south of the Mayor's Complex. 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines get into a brutal firefight in a house in their zone. 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry encounter civilians trying to escape their homes. Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry lose their commander in a deadly ambush inside a house. And, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines battle it out in, what becomes known as, "Hell House".