The Second Battle of Fallujah, a significant military engagement in the city of Fallujah, Iraq, ended on December 23, 2004.
The Conclusion of a Major Conflict
The Second Battle of Fallujah, also known as Operation Phantom Fury, marked a pivotal moment in the Iraq War. It was one of the fiercest urban battles fought by U.S. Marines since the Battle of Huế in Vietnam.
Key Aspects of the Battle's End:
- Date: The intense fighting officially concluded on December 23, 2004.
- Casualties: The human cost of the battle was substantial:
- U.S. Forces: Thirty-eight U.S. troops died.
- Iraqi Soldiers: Eight Iraqi soldiers were killed.
- Insurgents: The Pentagon estimated approximately 1,200 insurgents were killed.
- Iraqi Civilians: The Red Cross reported around 800 Iraqi civilians also lost their lives during the conflict.
The end of this battle marked the conclusion of a major phase of intense combat operations aimed at regaining control of the city from insurgent forces. While the battle itself ended, the city and region continued to experience varying degrees of conflict and reconstruction in the subsequent years.
