A battle in this city inspired an opera by Canadian composer Tobin Stokes.
A battle in this city inspired an opera by Canadian composer Tobin Stokes. An operation in this city was given a code-name meaning "the dawn" in Arabic and was a follow-up to Operation Vigilant Resolve. A diversionary tactic used during a battle in this city was an early assault of the Jurf Kas Sukr Bridge. The Silver Star was awarded to David Bellavia for his efforts in this city. A documentary partly titled for The Hidden Massacre claims that white phosphorus was used against civilians in this city. The murder of four Blackwater contractors here led to the first battle named for this city, where Operation Phantom Fury occurred several months later. For 10 points, what city was the site of a bloody 2004 "second battle" at which the Marine Corps fought the Iraqi insurgency?
A battle in this city inspired an opera by Canadian composer Tobin Stokes.
Fallujah