8.4K views · 173 reactions | Second Battle of Fallujah in LEGO (by Silas Cochran) | Beyond the Brick | Facebook

This November marks the 20th anniversary of the Second Battle of Fallujah, the fiercest urban combat fighting since the Vietnam War. As we reflect on the anniversary, DAV is humbled to capture the stories and reflections of some of the warriors who were there. Visit fallujahstories.org to learn more about DAV’s upcoming multimedia project showcasing veterans of the battle and the impact it’s had on their lives. | DAV

Yesterday in 2004, #Marines launched the Second Battle of Fallujah, also known as Operation Phantom Fury. For more than six weeks, Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers fought alongside coalition partners to clear the city of insurgents. The street-to-street and house-to-house fighting was some of the most intense combat of the Iraq War, and led to acts of exceptional courage by Marines and Soldiers. Nine Marines were awarded the Navy Cross for their heroism, and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia

59K views · 1.8K reactions | The Second Battle of Fallujah with the Marines #veterans #army #combat #war | American Veterans Center | Facebook

4.6K views · 49 reactions | During the Second Battle of Fallujah,...