Second Battle of Fallujah

Yesterday in 2004, #Marines launched the Second Battle of Fallujah, also known as Operation Phantom Fury.
For more than six weeks, Marines and 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 received the Medal of Honor.
#Marines #BattleofFallujah #OperationPhantomFury

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  • @highspeedlowdrag8596
    @highspeedlowdrag8596 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle of mine who was a Navy Corpsman participated in the battle, was awarded a purple heart after he received multiple shrapnel wounds from an IED, and was commended for giving medical attention to a comrade while under fire. He died 3 months ago in a cement truck crash. Truck rolled over and that was it. He had to take the job after spending most of his adult life serving, found that VA pensions fell well short of making ends meet. Never forget that while the man next to you may give his very life to keep you safe, the brass up top will fuck you the first chance they see.

  • @archangel5723

    @archangel5723

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand , I'm not from US and whenever I spoke to US vets they told me they had a pension that it's enough for them to live , but then I read histories like your uncle's and I don't know what to believe , is it this bad for vets in US in general?

  • @CarloBiondi

    @CarloBiondi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Eric-uz9iu The United States needs to stop sending soldiers to fight in illegal wars.

  • @manofmayhem4988

    @manofmayhem4988

    Жыл бұрын

    @@archangel5723 bro contact a company called atlas consulting benefits they’ll get you what you need

  • @God-w-

    @God-w-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Eric-uz9iu Never have never will.

  • @l.a.xgunner

    @l.a.xgunner

    Жыл бұрын

    @@archangel5723 Understaff, underfunded and filled with people who don't brother doing their job right and are too lazy or hate it so they make others suffer. There have been several cases with vets battling the VA to get the benefits and the care they deserved only for the VA state that it's either "not service related", "lack of documentation" and/or "We can't physically see it so it's not real".

  • @gino0612
    @gino0612 Жыл бұрын

    My friend Jason Clairday was one of those Marines that received the Navy Cross. 🙏

  • @Pyrrhus0331

    @Pyrrhus0331

    Жыл бұрын

    I served with Clairday, Kilo 3/5. True warrior. I think about my brothers everyday

  • @anonymous3174

    @anonymous3174

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell him thanks from the freedom loving world

  • @jjclark1035

    @jjclark1035

    Жыл бұрын

    RIP To a hero. I'm sorry for your loss.

  • @cevapipapi6167

    @cevapipapi6167

    Жыл бұрын

    and?

  • @chickenstrips582

    @chickenstrips582

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cevapipapi6167 wow. I’m astonished at the lack of respect. If you have your doubts then just don’t say anything.

  • @rustyshackleford1908
    @rustyshackleford1908 Жыл бұрын

    One of the baddest dudes in my unit on deployment was an old school dude who had fought in Fallujah. Homie had documented kills with the Mossberg. People listened when he spoke.

  • @tieroneactual2228

    @tieroneactual2228

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Before the Mossbergs were on station we had Ithaca 37’s & even some 870’s. The #4 Buck is what we used as it was extremely effective, however there were some guys that had 3”Magnum 00Buck that would scatter like roaches when the lights came on! Little kids couldn’t wait until we were done to start picking up the empty plastic hulls from the buckshot.

  • @zac2399

    @zac2399

    Жыл бұрын

    Rah. Was V1/1 . Hit MEPS 11/10/04. Glad you’re safe Brother

  • @donaldfeger91

    @donaldfeger91

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @CordobaGeneral1234

    @CordobaGeneral1234

    Жыл бұрын

    No one cares

  • @rustyshackleford1908

    @rustyshackleford1908

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CordobaGeneral1234 using the law of numbers, a minimum of 219 people care (going off of the likes from the OP), and it's actually higher considering not everybody clicks or contributes Thank you for caring enough to comment, though ❤️

  • @LDrumsOhio
    @LDrumsOhio Жыл бұрын

    This was a really hard time during OIF2. Najaf had just finished a few months earlier, and we'd been seeing an increase in VBIEDs as well. I wasn't at Falljuah during the battle but went to the city a week after for some memorials, and events with my unit and I'll never forget how it looked. Thank you again Devil Dogs for doing the hard work, and doing it so well.

  • @TacticalRick507

    @TacticalRick507

    Жыл бұрын

    I still have pics of FOBs outside of Najaf. Who would think 1 ODA working with Varsity and ISA would stir up such a "nest" as that. Well the second battle for Najaf anyways.

  • @gloverelaxis

    @gloverelaxis

    Жыл бұрын

    the "hard work" of murdering people en masse?

  • @olekan1351
    @olekan1351 Жыл бұрын

    Bellavia’s speech is possibly my favorite military speech of all time. “We've seen war. We don't want war, but if you want a war with the United States of America, there is one thing I can promise you, so help me God: someone else will raise your sons and daughters.”

  • @michadg4928

    @michadg4928

    Жыл бұрын

    In that case it was America that wanted war. Please stop playing the victim.

  • @westonadams7135

    @westonadams7135

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pro1105 Must be tough to not know reading comprehension .. Too many transgender story time in your elementary school?

  • @rnfy7144

    @rnfy7144

    Жыл бұрын

    Except you went into Iraq.

  • @josephlynch7655

    @josephlynch7655

    Жыл бұрын

    Iraqis didn’t want war…

  • @realyopikechannel

    @realyopikechannel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rnfy7144 sometimes you have to do things you dont want to do because it is needed. its called discipline and standards. sadam and his government crossed the line against Iran, and then completely destroyed that line in Kuwait and they got what was coming to them. my only regret about Iraq is that we could only kill sadam once. people who dont support the wars in the middle east have no understanding of the history of the region and it shows.

  • @peterprovenzano9039
    @peterprovenzano9039 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marines for also highlighting the legend of 2-2 Ramrods. It was a pleasure to work with you Marines in Anbar province as a US Army Paratrooper

  • @YankeeVatnik1917

    @YankeeVatnik1917

    Жыл бұрын

    2/2 infantry baby!!

  • @CordobaGeneral1234

    @CordobaGeneral1234

    Жыл бұрын

    On 17 May 2011, AFP reported that twenty-one bodies, in black body-bags marked with letters and numbers in Latin script had been recovered from a mass grave in al-Maadhidi cemetery in the center of the city. Fallujah police chief Brigadier General Mahmud al-Essawi said that they had been blindfolded, their legs had been tied and they had suffered gunshot wounds. The Mayor, Adnan Husseini said that the manner of their killing, as well as the body bags, indicated that US forces had been responsible. Both al-Essawi and Husseini agreed that the dead had been killed in 2004. The US military declined to comment.[24]

  • @frankherbert6476

    @frankherbert6476

    Жыл бұрын

    I remember when 2-2 and 2-7 Cav rolled in to Camp Fallujah (I'm Marine Corps tanker). the poor SP arty guys set up where the Iraqi porta-shitter dudes had been dumping.

  • @frankherbert6476

    @frankherbert6476

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CordobaGeneral1234 yea, you said that already. If it was true, something would have come of it. Remember, the military went after guys who pissed on a dead Taliban soldier. I should also mention watching the Sunnis and Shia'as killing each other in the street right in front of us for payback. Angels all.

  • @YankeeVatnik1917

    @YankeeVatnik1917

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankherbert6476 yeah probably a big day for you boys to finally meet your heros. My autographing hand was as sore as Bellavias is now. Hahaha

  • @josephlliteras5976
    @josephlliteras5976 Жыл бұрын

    On this day before Marine Corps birthday and upcoming vets day, Semper fi to all Marines past and present. I had the privilege to serve next to a Medal of Honor recipient during my 10 year enlistment. It was a humbling experience. I give honor to all who served and are currently serving. Thank you and God bless! ALL GAVE SOME, AND SOME GAVE ALL. In remembrance of the fallen!

  • @CordobaGeneral1234

    @CordobaGeneral1234

    Жыл бұрын

    On 17 May 2011, AFP reported that twenty-one bodies, in black body-bags marked with letters and numbers in Latin script had been recovered from a mass grave in al-Maadhidi cemetery in the center of the city. Fallujah police chief Brigadier General Mahmud al-Essawi said that they had been blindfolded, their legs had been tied and they had suffered gunshot wounds. The Mayor, Adnan Husseini said that the manner of their killing, as well as the body bags, indicated that US forces had been responsible. Both al-Essawi and Husseini agreed that the dead had been killed in 2004. The US military declined to comment.[24]

  • @chinavirus841

    @chinavirus841

    Жыл бұрын

    cute to celebrate victory against a weak country full of sanctions.

  • @EzelBayraktar964

    @EzelBayraktar964

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for what? For invading countries for made up causes? For serving the lobies? For what?

  • @gloverelaxis

    @gloverelaxis

    Жыл бұрын

    fascist psychopath murderers

  • @justanunknownfriend5091
    @justanunknownfriend5091 Жыл бұрын

    I was there, RIP to all the Marines we lost in November and December and all the other months previous and after 🙏🏻

  • @Pilot_the_Dune
    @Pilot_the_Dune Жыл бұрын

    My daughter became a Marine. She is serving now on deployment. Her time is almost up and I eagerly await her return home. Happy Birthday Devil Dogs.

  • @mrv.3768
    @mrv.3768 Жыл бұрын

    I like how they added ssgt Bellavia even though he's army mad respect

  • @LordDirus007

    @LordDirus007

    4 ай бұрын

    It was a Joint Operation of US Army and Marines.

  • @Greetedmulex
    @Greetedmulex Жыл бұрын

    My MCT instructor served as an 0311 during Fallujah I still remember the training that man gave me. Dude knew what he was talking about. It's always different when someone passes down knowledge to someone with a story behind the lesson.

  • @03BangBang

    @03BangBang

    Жыл бұрын

    ok pog

  • @randalldrew6044
    @randalldrew6044 Жыл бұрын

    God, I want to forget those days. It was as if every house, in that city was booby-trapped. The majority of our company suffered some type of injury. We had a corrupt commander and a cowardice XO. The only way they would allow someone to be medi-vac, was for them to be bleeding from a gunshot wound. We had soldiers that had been shot and badly bruised, with possible broken ribs and they were forced to "carry-on". The majority of us, had shrapnel and/or head injuries from the well-hidden bombs.

  • @carlcounts1
    @carlcounts1 Жыл бұрын

    lives lost for no reason. God bless those that served and their families for their loss

  • @marcblank3036
    @marcblank3036 Жыл бұрын

    Some more of the finest moments in history of service of the USMC

  • @FallVet04
    @FallVet04 Жыл бұрын

    Wicked days for sure. I was with 3-1 kilo co 3rd plt. Iraq at that time was chaos no matter where you were.

  • @fortheempire5629

    @fortheempire5629

    Жыл бұрын

    Lima co 1st plt here

  • @Pyrrhus0331

    @Pyrrhus0331

    Жыл бұрын

    Kilo 3/5

  • @clintontkelly

    @clintontkelly

    Жыл бұрын

    My brother was 3/1 First platoon. I joined looking up to him. im glad I did. Semper Fi

  • @anlerden4851
    @anlerden4851 Жыл бұрын

    I had supported My Beautiful American Military in Iraq war, I was 21 years old young boy.😊😇🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💪👍🙏

  • @zamfeerhattim9581
    @zamfeerhattim9581 Жыл бұрын

    I remember this, my uncle friends from the marines fought this battle, this battle is deadliest in history of Iraq war and heard the new video game named six days of fallujah, realistic games from veterans

  • @usmc-veteran73-77
    @usmc-veteran73-77 Жыл бұрын

    Makes me so proud to be an old Marine Sergeant. Semper Fi Leathernecks... Past Present Future

  • @josephlliteras5976

    @josephlliteras5976

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper fi brother. 81-91

  • @roningaming716

    @roningaming716

    Жыл бұрын

    Rah. Fox Co. here 👊

  • @usmc-veteran73-77

    @usmc-veteran73-77

    Жыл бұрын

    @Joseph Lliteras thank ya for your service to our great Nation and beloved Marine Corps

  • @usmc-veteran73-77

    @usmc-veteran73-77

    Жыл бұрын

    @Ronin Gaming and Entertainment I hear ya. I'm an old Marine who served from 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. Semper Fi Devil Dog

  • @roningaming716

    @roningaming716

    Жыл бұрын

    @@usmc-veteran73-77 same to you Teufelhunden!

  • @trooperodst6880
    @trooperodst6880 Жыл бұрын

    US Army was there too. 1st Infantry Division. But yeah Both are great warriors and heroes.

  • @itsve8632
    @itsve8632 Жыл бұрын

    Respect to the freedom fighters who faught for Iraq's future and freedom, And respect to the IAI (Islamic Army Of Iraq) In specific for their actions in Al anbar, and other states

  • @Custom.antler.designs
    @Custom.antler.designs Жыл бұрын

    I was with 3/5 Lima company. I was 19 yrs old, knew nothing about life and carried my M249 with pride. I did like I was told and was a fucking badass Marine….Sadly the things that were unknown, was the country would go back to worse than before, with government garbage and extreme property and disarray. Cancers would spread like wildfire within the country. And the PTSD and suicide of the Marines and soldiers would be an epidemic. Truth in that we were heroes, Belligerence in that the costs are overlooked.

  • @Pyrrhus0331

    @Pyrrhus0331

    Жыл бұрын

    Kilo 3/5 from 03-07, Rah brother hope you are doing well

  • @mikec.8947

    @mikec.8947

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so very correct. As a Vietnam Veteran, I fully agree with you about the PTSD. Such a illness that my brothers and sisters face today. God bless my brothers and sisters, before, during and after. Semper Fi'.

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    I lost friends when the Americans left, they needed protection and it was suddenly removed for them. Being an outspoken secular humanist in a theocratic country is true oppression.

  • @pootieheadroflmao

    @pootieheadroflmao

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for stating how I feel as well. Was 20 at the time. Bush screwed us good.

  • @mikec.8947

    @mikec.8947

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pootieheadroflmao Nixon had a great deal to do with it

  • @froginthewaves8450
    @froginthewaves8450 Жыл бұрын

    God Bless all of our Marines prior and future.

  • @usmc-veteran73-77

    @usmc-veteran73-77

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    Which god?

  • @lezoomer7324

    @lezoomer7324

    Жыл бұрын

    God is dead

  • @Dr.KarlowTheOctoling

    @Dr.KarlowTheOctoling

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WhoThisMonkey The christian/catholic god.

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling That god doesn't have sufficient evidence to warrant belief in it. Not only that, there's plenty of contrary evidence against the claims of christianity. Catholicism carries its own baggage too, it's a not just a religion, but a criminal organisation, that hides known and proven paedophiles from justice. Yet, people still keep blindly donating to their gilded towers. You know, if the Catholic church sold all of their properties, the money they would make could literally be used to solve world hunger.

  • @ThomYoda
    @ThomYoda Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys, stay hard ❤🇺🇲

  • @Chino57038
    @Chino57038 Жыл бұрын

    RIP to all those lost. Til Valhalla Semper Fi

  • @Stop_Motion_Hub
    @Stop_Motion_Hub Жыл бұрын

    my father served during both conflicts. earned the navy commidation award

  • @spacexdragonchicken
    @spacexdragonchicken Жыл бұрын

    It's an honor to have served alongside Mattis and Conway. Happy Birthday brothers. Semper Fi.

  • @CheesyOrteezy
    @CheesyOrteezy3 ай бұрын

    Two fallujah veterans were my drill instructors when I went though the island in 2008. I’m forever grateful I got to be trained by these warriors.

  • @aniketyadav7147
    @aniketyadav7147 Жыл бұрын

    God bless U.S.A and her mighty military ❤🗽🇺🇲

  • @eliasziad7864

    @eliasziad7864

    Жыл бұрын

    Will be cut to pieces soon, thousands of American soldiers will be killed fighting for one city in war with Russia.

  • @aniketyadav7147

    @aniketyadav7147

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eliasziad7864 Russians got their ass handed by the Ukrainians mate they are nowhere near to United states military in terms of training and logistics

  • @eliasziad7864

    @eliasziad7864

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aniketyadav7147 LOL you think the US can supply a huge war with a country halfway across the world? Imagine invading Russia...

  • @C.I.A.Headquarters

    @C.I.A.Headquarters

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@eliasziad7864we are kicking there asses without being there.

  • @Usmcto
    @Usmcto Жыл бұрын

    I still remember this battle still have dreams about it can’t believe you tube popped this on my feed today I wonder why

  • @man7912
    @man7912 Жыл бұрын

    My uncle served. He knew a guy named Rafael Peralta who threw himself over a grenade to save a room full of marines. He died from his injuries, but he did get a warship named after him. I think it's pretty cool that my uncle knew the man. God Bless America and those who serve her!

  • @jacqueslee2592

    @jacqueslee2592

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would a minority fight an American-Zionist imperialist war so that his people and his children may be marginalized into third-class citizens? His death only brought more pain to his people as his children would be treated all their lives like 3rd class citizens.

  • @usmc-veteran73-77

    @usmc-veteran73-77

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Jacques Lee If you are an American why not? A lot of Latinos have given their lives for our Country. You have your freedom to make a comment because of men lie this. If you are not an American it's knew of your business

  • @SobberMacSobberMac
    @SobberMacSobberMac Жыл бұрын

    For such heritage I have received from that long illustrious line of professionals who have worn the blood stripe so proudly before me.

  • @christos1698
    @christos1698 Жыл бұрын

    Respect from greece

  • @MoJoOverland
    @MoJoOverland Жыл бұрын

    I remember the invasion, Karbala, Baghdad, Falluja, Ramadi, and a shit load of other villages that I want to forget but can't. Army 11B OIF, OEF 1989-2011

  • @bber45
    @bber45 Жыл бұрын

    Oooorah I served and was mixed in with RCT 7. I was posted on FLT with a 240G and we patrolled MSR Michigan and the 4 Leaf clover. Served along side with 1/8 Marines and Army's 2nd Division.

  • @Gidget5776
    @Gidget5776 Жыл бұрын

    God Bless our Marines. ❤Thank you.

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    There's never been sufficient evidence to warrant belief in any god, let alone your specific one.

  • @eliasziad7864

    @eliasziad7864

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WhoThisMonkey Dude, enough already, nobody cares. You are a loser.

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@eliasziad7864 The phrase 'nobody cares' is anti intellectualism. Are you sure you want to support anti intellectualism?

  • @C.I.A.Headquarters

    @C.I.A.Headquarters

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@WhoThisMonkeystfu, stop pushing your beliefs on others.

  • @gilbertdumotiermarquisdela8176

    @gilbertdumotiermarquisdela8176

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@WhoThisMonkeyI don't care.

  • @user-tm4bi1nl4q
    @user-tm4bi1nl4q Жыл бұрын

    Those Fallujah vets are hard bastards!!! Respect from your Aussie brothers!

  • @josephvandorpjv
    @josephvandorpjv Жыл бұрын

    "No Greater Friend, No worse Enemy" - Gen. Mattis

  • @semucino

    @semucino

    Ай бұрын

    5-3-5 rules

  • @TAGsRC
    @TAGsRC Жыл бұрын

    Marines always produce the best… from warriors to media

  • @MmmDaddyDom
    @MmmDaddyDom Жыл бұрын

    Love the Marines🇺🇸🤙🏽❤️

  • @topgkinglol
    @topgkinglol Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi and happy birthday Marines!

  • @antonioramires361
    @antonioramires3616 ай бұрын

    These are men are so strong for the living nightmare they went through. Everyday I think about them and feel the troubles or try to imagine it. There’s no way I can I pray they are still around and continue to live and tell their stories. This is important they are so amazing and I’m proud of them.

  • @aviationcatF22
    @aviationcatF22 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for your service 🇺🇸 You guys should make make a video about the new game “six days in fallujah” becuase it’s getting a lot of backlash

  • @HqrvqrdDropOut
    @HqrvqrdDropOut Жыл бұрын

    The devil doesn't get to decide where he is defeated. SEMPER FI MARINES 🇺🇲

  • @RonRexSTi
    @RonRexSTi Жыл бұрын

    God Bless all who gave everything, Rafael Peralta, Douglas Ziembec Semper Fi Chindi Lha Cha Eh

  • @ArtVandelay00
    @ArtVandelay00 Жыл бұрын

    RIP to the Iraqis that fought the occupation forces

  • @frankherbert6476
    @frankherbert6476 Жыл бұрын

    My tank company supported RCT-7. We, along with our sister tank company supporting RCT-5 went through so much tank main gun ammo they were flying it in direct from the manufacturing plant. Ammo's cheap, Marines are expensive. It was humbling to watch those grunts go, and pride knowing that as long as an infantry company in 1/8 crossed LD each time with tanks they took no KIA. Why the army units there supporting the Marines got the Presidential Unit Citation but not the Marines is still a mystery.

  • @LP3me

    @LP3me

    Жыл бұрын

    Dang that sucks. I helped take down a top dude one time , pulled him out of the car myself and detained him. He was like the number 8 most wanted guy in Iraq. When the battalion commander came to give me a award, they had someone receive it in my place because I got in trouble for drinking the day before 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @photoguyjames4522

    @photoguyjames4522

    9 ай бұрын

    Marines don't really do Awards like the Army does. I was in Fallujah as a young ass LCpl. Then later joined the Army. A Small group of us from Taskforce Wolfpack, The Marines who took the peninsula to kick off Fallujah 2, were given a unit patch from 2nd infantry Division since both the Marines and the Army have John Lejeune in common.

  • @stephenwilson9872
    @stephenwilson9872 Жыл бұрын

    I love my marines and those before

  • @juliusprinz1839
    @juliusprinz1839 Жыл бұрын

    idk if someone who fought there sees this but how was the trust connection to the coalition forces? how good were they trained and how good were they in the fight ?

  • @andrewmichael814
    @andrewmichael814 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid .An 0311🇺🇸.

  • @americandude3825
    @americandude3825 Жыл бұрын

    Been there. Done that. Twice….September 05-April 06. February 07-October 07.

  • @doubletap1961
    @doubletap1961 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you men & women 🇺🇸🙏

  • @azuremain
    @azuremain Жыл бұрын

    That's where U.S. Marines shine. Easy is for the Army.

  • @650rcr6

    @650rcr6

    Жыл бұрын

    easy is for your mother.

  • @Kinghippo-ov1iu

    @Kinghippo-ov1iu

    Жыл бұрын

    Never won a battle without army or navy help though. You’re welcome.

  • @azuremain

    @azuremain

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kinghippo-ov1iu the Marines win battles, not wars. Protecting the Army since 1775. You're welcome. 😁

  • @MG-wk2eh

    @MG-wk2eh

    Жыл бұрын

    Er. The Army were fighting at Fallujah (never heard of Sgt. David Bellavia, 1st Infantry Division? He was awarded the MoH - would you tell him he had it easy?)... also the US Army have done the lion's share of the fighting in literally all of America's wars lmao, how could the Marines have been "protecting" them when they weren't even present a lot of the time? World War II for example. There were zero USMC combat formations in the ETO (war against Germany/Italy). No US Marines landed at Sicily, Salerno, or especially Normandy (the largest amphibious assault in history) or fought in the Battle of the Bulge, Hurtgen Forest, North Africa, etc. They were all US Army (in terms of American troops obviously, not forgetting the Allies). The Army did the lion's share of the fighting in the PTO (war against Japan) too. They were in all the USMC island hopping battles except for Tarawa and usually comprised around half of the American ground forces - hitting the beaches simultaneously with the Marines. In fact, the Army (77th Infantry Division) landed in Okinawa before the Marines. That's in addition to liberating the Philippines (where there were very few Marines) and New Guinea. You've also probably never heard of the Aleutian Islands campaign, or Merrill's Marauders and the Burma Campaign. Again, no USMC presence. Fun fact: The Army carried out more amphibious operations than the USMC in WW2. So what were you saying about the Army having it easy again? The most decorated combat units are in the US Army, not the USMC. Both in terms of unit decorations (e.g. Presidential Unit Citations) and individual awards such as the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross (= Navy Cross), Silver Star, etc.

  • @MG-wk2eh

    @MG-wk2eh

    Жыл бұрын

    The USMC are the superfluous branch of the US military who rely on propaganda - I mean good PR - to keep themselves from either being disbanded or drastically reduced and folded into the Navy/Army. Their raison detre (amphibious assault) is obsolete in modern warfare. The Army has both sustained land warfare operations and expeditionary warfare covered - and CIA SAC & SOCOM has special operations covered. It's dudes in the Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, Rangers, Delta Force, etc that get all the high speed missions now.

  • @realWARPIG
    @realWARPIG Жыл бұрын

    The Army was right there in the thick of it too. Don't forget it.

  • @pootieheadroflmao

    @pootieheadroflmao

    Жыл бұрын

    Mad respect.

  • @default76
    @default76 Жыл бұрын

    God bless US Military🇺🇸

  • @garbanzo_bean

    @garbanzo_bean

    Жыл бұрын

    Trump supporters are skeptical of the government but will always join the military and serve the government they dislike.

  • @garbanzo_bean

    @garbanzo_bean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@default76 well they’ll take foreign nationals to join the us military any day. One of the few times they won’t turn an immigrant or refugee away. Since You called me your friend, I’d assume you’d trust that.

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    Which god are you babbling on about and where is your evidence for it?

  • @default76

    @default76

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WhoThisMonkey What do you mean?

  • @WhoThisMonkey

    @WhoThisMonkey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@default76 No god claim has ever had sufficient evidence to warrant belief in it. Why do you believe something exists when there isn't sufficient evidence to conclude that it exists? Also, which god claim are you presenting, because theres thousands of different ones?

  • @yg78t76t7
    @yg78t76t7 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you all Marines for your service

  • @eliasziad7864

    @eliasziad7864

    Жыл бұрын

    Service for what? Invading another country and killing civilians? It's funny how you people think Americans are the good guys...

  • @sataralanbari9792

    @sataralanbari9792

    4 ай бұрын

    you mean for killing innocent people!!!

  • @ProjecthuntanFish
    @ProjecthuntanFish Жыл бұрын

    Now without tanks the USMC cannot fight another Fallujah

  • @fddk
    @fddkАй бұрын

    Fallujah was a city that was intractable to American soldiers, and it is their biggest nightmare

  • @duolingo7622
    @duolingo7622 Жыл бұрын

    I’m looking forward to joining the marines ones I’m 18 just thinking about it get me excited and happy for the future

  • @nemex1736
    @nemex1736 Жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for the families who had to live in such horrible environments.

  • @angusdog22
    @angusdog22 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi Badass Marines !!!!

  • @Jorge-hj2tp
    @Jorge-hj2tp10 ай бұрын

    I'm a dirtbag. I eas 'd out of the Corps 4/04. My unit went back in 9/04, and several of our younger Marines were killed in Falluja. I know it wouldn't have made a difference, but I still do believe i did wrong by getting out, letting young Marines go back into the sandbox in harms way. I'm just glad I got to serve with such great selfless Americans.

  • @alandesouzacruz5124
    @alandesouzacruz5124 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you marines bravery never you forget 🇧🇷🤝🏻🇺🇲

  • @Future33333
    @Future33333 Жыл бұрын

    one of those Navy Cross Recipients from this battle Aubrey McDade Jr. works for Pro Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson as VP of Human Performance leading our coordinators on our mission to build high production cultures and elite citizens

  • @frankherbert6476

    @frankherbert6476

    Жыл бұрын

    Good to hear! my tank company supported his unit, 1/8. Amazing Marines!

  • @Romanov392
    @Romanov392 Жыл бұрын

    Alot of our friends fought in falluja vs the Americans glad that I know these heros who helpd to gain the freedom from USA

  • @ammarahmed5725
    @ammarahmed5725 Жыл бұрын

    This is my city...city's fighters were the bravest men the history known

  • @Leboobs22
    @Leboobs223 ай бұрын

    So many respectful warriors in this comment section. It is a family.

  • @SaraSila08

    @SaraSila08

    12 күн бұрын

    Lol warriors more like Armed murderous cowards

  • @unlicensedpotato7723
    @unlicensedpotato7723 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I can’t wait to join

  • @reedyates
    @reedyates Жыл бұрын

    may god bless all of you amen soldiers 🇺🇸🫡

  • @c-rex3369
    @c-rex3369 Жыл бұрын

    Never mentioned the US Army contribution to the battle but still a great video!

  • @usmc-veteran73-77

    @usmc-veteran73-77

    Жыл бұрын

    The video was made by the Marine Corps, about Marines and for Marines. I'm sure the Army has a KZread sight about the Army. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant

  • @Pyrrhus0331
    @Pyrrhus0331 Жыл бұрын

    3rd Battalion 5th Marines out there just know I love, miss, and think about you consummate professionals everyday. GET SOME!!

  • @Konner_295
    @Konner_295 Жыл бұрын

    also i’ve been studying fallujah by myself but i’ve never seen most of this footage

  • @alwaysfighting8676

    @alwaysfighting8676

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pZZlo9yrndOYgNo.html

  • @marinemom1250
    @marinemom1250 Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏻

  • @brycesolomon9933
    @brycesolomon9933 Жыл бұрын

    Guy I went to school with, dad is our family doctor, was an RTO in Fallujah and got hit by an IED on a street corner. I was in Al Doura, Army, a year later.

  • @98Bafana
    @98Bafana Жыл бұрын

    1/8 Aubrey McDade one of the Marines to receive the Navy Cross 💪 balls of steel

  • @viperx738
    @viperx738 Жыл бұрын

    seeing all this just makes me want to join the marines even more

  • @tomquirin4231
    @tomquirin4231 Жыл бұрын

    SEMPER FI AND OOOORAH MARINES, would love to talk more to you , u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active , keep up the great vids + content love em 1000% > tom !

  • @josephlliteras5976

    @josephlliteras5976

    Жыл бұрын

    Semper fi brother. 81-91

  • @tomquirin4231

    @tomquirin4231

    Жыл бұрын

    @@josephlliteras5976 very good + cool brotha ! , would love to talk more , what state you in ? i am in pa , talk soon bro > tom !

  • @northstar007.
    @northstar007. Жыл бұрын

    Marines with balls of steel

  • @mc2harper
    @mc2harperАй бұрын

    Marine Corps forever ❤..I went through this..pain 😪

  • @michime3877
    @michime3877 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi!!!

  • @thamerrhame9315
    @thamerrhame931511 ай бұрын

    العراق يمرض ولا يموت 🇮🇶🇮🇶✌️✌️

  • @1985collado
    @1985collado Жыл бұрын

    I was there at 18

  • @gabbyaghoulfemboy

    @gabbyaghoulfemboy

    Жыл бұрын

    god damn

  • @eatmyshortsman926
    @eatmyshortsman926 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Hodges 🪦 💐 🕊

  • @Pyrrhus0331

    @Pyrrhus0331

    Жыл бұрын

    True warrior, I served with Hodges. Kilo 3/5

  • @donaldfeger91
    @donaldfeger91 Жыл бұрын

    RIP Semper Fi Marines!

  • @sgtcookc
    @sgtcookc Жыл бұрын

    Simply…SEMPER FIDELES

  • @TAGsRC
    @TAGsRC Жыл бұрын

    US Army having retention issues while Marines receive the best… this is why

  • @relli112
    @relli112 Жыл бұрын

    I was there. USMC 1/8 Charlie 41's. Get some baby!!!!

  • @g.r.senterprisevenatorclas7314
    @g.r.senterprisevenatorclas7314 Жыл бұрын

    If you ever listen to most people/news/historians when they talk about the Battle of Fallujah you'd think that the Army was never there Lmao. Leave it to Marines to take all the credit. AGAIN.

  • @podsmpsg1
    @podsmpsg1 Жыл бұрын

    Are those the A4 model of the M16?.

  • @a_tree5793

    @a_tree5793

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the corps have been using the M16A4 since 1998, although as of 2015 it isn't standard issue anymore

  • @podsmpsg1

    @podsmpsg1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@a_tree5793 Thanks. I think the A4 has rails on the handguard for lights, forward grip and lasers, a rail on top for optics and a pouch on the stock for a spare magazine. The Corps is using the M27 IAR now, replaced the M4 and M249 SAW.

  • @pootieheadroflmao

    @pootieheadroflmao

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes they were. We just got them for the first time right before deploying.

  • @podsmpsg1

    @podsmpsg1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pootieheadroflmao Yeah. The IAR is lighter, shorter, more reliable, more accurate and easier to maintain than the SAW.

  • @danielfanbro7505
    @danielfanbro7505 Жыл бұрын

    Semper fi

  • @JADEK111
    @JADEK111 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi

  • @soxrule74
    @soxrule74 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone know Bryan Malloy?

  • @PAWN_SHOP_CHILI
    @PAWN_SHOP_CHILI Жыл бұрын

    my uncle fought as a navy corpsman during the 1st and 2nd battles of Fallujah,never talks about it.

  • @johngee6197
    @johngee6197 Жыл бұрын

    Once a marine always a marine

  • @Cxxdvo
    @Cxxdvo Жыл бұрын

    What are the names of the marines that received the navy cross

  • @Custom.antler.designs

    @Custom.antler.designs

    Жыл бұрын

    One was adelsberger

  • @qzgodfather6174
    @qzgodfather6174 Жыл бұрын

    Marines shall never retreat

  • @williamcollins2360
    @williamcollins2360 Жыл бұрын

    Another battle, in another war, started by cowardly rich men, fought by brave poor men,... for nothing but money

  • @user-vx1zy3rb7u

    @user-vx1zy3rb7u

    3 ай бұрын

    This

  • @thomasparkin4183
    @thomasparkin4183 Жыл бұрын

    Semper Fi ! Ooooraghh !

  • @kyledunn6853
    @kyledunn6853 Жыл бұрын

    Get some Marines. GET SOME!

  • @lt.petemaverickmitchell7113
    @lt.petemaverickmitchell711311 ай бұрын

    There’s no fighting force in the world that could take care of business in an environment like that other than the Corp. After they gave PLENTY OF WARNING to the city of the impending assault, they ran over everything and everyone there until they seized the objective.

  • @lomein9751
    @lomein9751 Жыл бұрын

    Happy Birthday brothers and sisters.