BATTLE // Nov–Dec 2004
Second Fallujah
Anbar Province · 33.354, 43.779
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Significance
Urban insurgent sanctuary contested at high cost
Result
Coalition/Iraqi tactical victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States10,500medium
- Al-Qaeda in Iraq3,700–4,000medium
United States fielded a 2.7 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Al-Qaeda in Iraq1,200–2,000medium42% loss rate
Commanders (6)
Al-Qaeda in Iraq
- Abu Ayyub al-Masri
Emir of Al-Qaeda in Iraq
Abu Musab al-Zarqawicommanding officer
United States
James Cowanmajor-general
Keith J. Stalderlieutenant general
Richard F. Natonskilieutenant general
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