BATTLEFIELD FALLUJAH

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

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.

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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 - 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.

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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.

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

In RCT-1s zone, 4 battalions converge in one area & 3/5 faces heavy fighting. RCT-7 encounters strong resistance & 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 & RCT-7 continue pushing into the terrorist stronghold, locating caches & execution chambers. 1/8 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. A squad from 3/1 becomes separated from their company. Alpha Co 2-63 Armor, in overwatch of 2-2 Infantry, gets caught in a minefield.

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

1/8 is tasked with seizing 3 buildings. 3/5 get into a brutal firefight. 2-7 encounter civilians. 2-2 Infantry lose their commander & 3/1 battle it out in, what becomes known as, "Hell House".

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 11: Parting Shots (November 14 - December 23, 2004)

Marines and soldiers go back through the city to clear every house, and face tough resistance from hardcore insurgents who are prepared to die.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Episode 12: No Better Friend, Semper Fi!

Marines and soldiers prepare the city for residents to return and render it safe for the national elections. As they prepare to leave, warriors reflect upon the experience and outcome of the battle.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Bonus Episode: Lance Corporal Chance Nix

Marine veteran & author Chance Nix shares his stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah, discusses his experience returning home after sustaining a serious injury, and talks about his new book.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Bonus Episode: Captain Joe Winslow

Captain Joe Winslow, a Marine and Historian, was embedded with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines and 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines during the Second Battle of Fallujah in November 2004.

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Battlefield Fallujah - Bonus Episode: Colonel Dick Camp

Colonel Dick Camp, author and Vietnam combat Marine veteran, shares his insights on writing the book "Operation Phantom Fury" and the significance of the battle.