Historical Events tagged with "al anbar"

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Military & Warfare

Siege of Fallujah Begins with U.S. Troop Deployment

November 8th, 2004 20 years ago

More than 10,000 U.S. troops along with Iraqi army units launched an operation targeting the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. The operation aimed to eliminate militias and restore order in the city, which had seen escalating violence. This military action involved intense urban combat against well-armed insurgents who fortified their positions in the area. U.S. forces faced significant resistance as they advanced into the densely packed streets and buildings of Fallujah.

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