And what is reality? Is it that Bush went to war for his own interests? Or that reality is relative because gravity creates time? Or is it that you can be buried in the national cemetery and be in hell forever, because you are not saved. The reality is all wars and killing is the result of sin. Sin is death and without Jesus there is no life. Everything else is just a distraction.
Combat vents like myself still can’t really watch this stuff. My hands are sweating. It’s kinda like being afraid of heights and watching a video of a man free climbing a high tower or something. 75th regiment C company 3rd battalion is where I was never seen Iraq but Afghanistan was home for 5 deployments. I’m okay never seeing violence ever again. But bush is a POS
its weird to see them calling others evil when they where invading the countri, strill you can believe what you want but they were not invited there, that dosnt mean your enemy is evil, at that point your an invader, not all people are involved in crimes that made usa invade that country, not everyone in a war is evil, they are just enemis.
@@AlexECahill aAre you serious? The ISIS maybe never hurt us, but the people in the east were suffering under them and the US tried to free them. And why say "sucks for you hes dead"? thats so unnecessary.
Watch: Iraq War Veterans, 20 Years Later: ‘I Don’t Know How to Explain the War to Myself’ | Op-Docs No bs glorifying war, just real talk and so sad to see how those young men were tricked to fight this pointless war over lies. WeApOnS Of MasS DeStRuCtIoN.
No it’s not. It just covers the marines. It doesn’t cover the US Army and all they did to cover the marines advancement. We took KIAs too. We took a lot. Who do you think held the strong points when the marines pushed on?
@@LemurInBlackmarine birthday coincides with the Nov 10-11th anniversary of there participation in the battle….thats why they’re focusing on the marines
I was in the Army from 09-16 and on a deployment in Afghanistan, we had a guy named SPC Acey who got out of the Marine Corps and joined the Army. He received 2 Purple Hearts in Fallujah. He would not go to the promotion board just so he could always be the gunner in the lead gun truck every mission. There was absolutely no doubt about it that SPC Acey was the best gunner we had in the entire company. He left all of us with an enormous amount of respect for the amazing warfighters the Marine Corps produces.
My father's name was sfc randy McCaulley.. he was killed March 23 2006 in Fallujah Iraq. I would love to see some sort of documentary about him and his guys.. I don't know who I could talk to to get that going but that would be amazing.. I dunno.. it was a pretty hard time for me as a kid.. thank you all you guys for all your sacrifices I love all of you
Less than a minute in, THIS is what UA-cam has been missing in the way of high quality documentary productions telling war stories with intimate details from the inside. The honest commentary and footage from both higher ranks and grunts is what every documentary should show. I especially love the men reflecting on what they were thinking back then. I was living in Kuwait and my husband was a contractor in Iraq. His highs and lows were palpable. Thank-you for this thoughtful work!
@Barold17you're on so many comments talking the same instigating shıt. These men were over there fighting for each other. Not for our corrupt Gov't, or Halliburton or Lockheed Martin. Hindsight is always 20-20. Was the war bullshît? Yes. Did we have to be there? No. At least have a shred of respect for the men who went over there and fought for each other and something they believed in....which you will never do. They made the ultimate sacrifice. Enjoy the rest of your miserable existence as a "human" behind a keyboard, criticizing men who had balls to do things you couldn't fathom.
I served with Charlie Company 1st LAR in OIF1. I love these guys all my brothers. most of them I am seeing tonight to celebrate the Marine Corps 249th birthday. No better group of warriors to be with in a fight.
I went to vocal with Schmitz and Steziak. I ended up at Bravo. If you see either of them tell them Torres said what's up. I still remember getting recalled from Christmas leave in 02 because we at Bravo thought we were going. Then, last minute they told us it was Charlie got the nod.
Served USMC from 15-19. Was about to go to sleep tonight when I saw this one my feed. Now it’s 2am and I’m overwhelmed with pride to be apart of the same club as these warriors. Semper Fi.
My cousin just got out of the marines. They were trying to get him to stay in and become an officer but he didnt want to. He got married didnt want to put all the stress and pressure of being in the middle east in danger all the time on his wife. So he decided to get out.
As a Fellow Higlander and Warpig Marine, I will say that I came to the unit when these warriors were forward in the thick of it. I have served with them in one aspect or another, and this video makes me proud to have served within the LAR community. Thank you BRCC for showing the true aspects, comradery, faith in one another no matter the cost, and most of all the love for one another willing to sacrifice ones life for your brother Semper Fi!
@BombproofCraftsman Glad you're still here with us. I lost a few but the ones i managed to save really helped me. You boys definitely saved my ass a few times.. US Marines covered our patrols from the sky with hueys and gunships. Much love
20 years in a blink. Memories are as vivid as yesterday... Well done, Devil Dogs. We are all proud of you. -From an Army POG working in Camp Victory waiting on the updates
I'm already dead. The moment I accepted that was the moment that saved my psyche. I didn't go through what these heroes did. I was a pog who just got shot at all the time, but the realization that I would never hear what killed me actually gave me peace. I rolled through route Irish three or four times a week, but accepting that I was already dead gave me peace. Now I live like I don't deserve it. I'm home now and I cherish every day with the people who love me. 2003 OIF. May God bless those who fought and died for those they loved.
Unbelievably powerful. Reminds youngster like myself that war is not a game. We have been desensitised by video games and popular culture and this is a painful reminder that war is something to be avoided at all costs. RIP to those heroes.
This is going to be a tough watch knowing these guys personally. I have pictures of Holder, Blake, and Kyle on my office wall. EDIT: since I have the top comment visibly, make sure you text and call your brothers and check in, even to just say hi. It can really make a difference, esspecially this month if you served during this time. It's a tough time of year and for some reason milestone anniversaries seem to have a greater impact. I made my orginal comment before watching and immidiately texted some of these guys after to tell them how proud I am of them for doing this. It takes courage to put yourself out there and talk about it.
And yet George Bush isn't in jail and the media and establishment treat him like he's some loving old grandpa these days instead of the war criminal he is. And his evil partner in crime Dick Cheney is being touted as some compass for law and morals being paraded around by the Democrats and media to talk about how much of a threat Trump is to this country and our democracy. Bush and Cheney should be spending the rest of their lives in prison for all the US soldiers and Iraqi civilians they got killed, all the US soldiers who were permanently maimed and all the ones who have since killed themselves since serving in this war.. It pisses me off to my core seeing these soldiers who went through hell and paid the ultimate sacrifice while Bush and Cheney got filthy rich and Israel and BiBI Netanyahu got the US to do their dirty work for them.
My platoon was doing CASEVACs for 1/8 Bravo while that shit was going on. I have fleeting memories of LAVs getting missed by rockets by like inches, but I had no idea Warpig got rocked that hard. 20 years in a blink man.
As a Marine that was with 1st Battalion 8th Marines Alpha Company and I was one of the bad wounded on the 11th and I am pretty sure I did a short LAV ride as part of my med vac and Thank you Brothers and Semper Fi.
RESPECT 🫡 From a British 🇬🇧 soldier who was in Al-Basra during this period . May all your mates who lost their lives rest in eternal peace . God Bless America 🇺🇸 Our Greatest Allie
Thank you BRCC for this documentary. To the soldiers of the USMC, I thank you for telling your story the way it needed to be told. My father, Robert O'Malley, was an original member of the 1st BN/9th Marines in Vietnam. He served 3 tours there, including the time when I was born in 1965. He never enjoyed talking about his service in Vietnam, but every story I can remember involved the soldiers and men he served with in the USMC, and the friends he made in the country of Vietnam. My dad was my hero growing up. My heros now are you. My dad committed suicide last year on 12/06/2023, primarily based on his PTSD, and the lack of help he received following his service. I hope that every one of you know that you are loved by people you have never met, and that there are people like me, who honor your service to our country, but especially, to the sacrifices you each made to the soldier next to you. I am a former enlisted man and officer of the US Army. I have seen my share of the sacrifices and death in combat from people we love, cherish, and call friends. Thank you for your commitment, service, and willingness to share you stories here. Respect, sincerely, Daniel O'Malley. PS-I inherited several packets of my dad's camera slides from his service. I have been copying them, but would like suggestions as to where I can save them or share them so that those memories won't just go into oblivion. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -DanO.
Your father is my and my children’s hero as well. I’m so sorry for your loss but please know there are Americans who teach their children how honored and blessed we are that there are strong brave men who keep us safe each and every minute of every day. We pray for them and their families. ❤. Thank you for sharing your dad with us a little. God bless you, your family and your father. I hope this holiday season is filled with happy memories for you. My children lost their dad this year as well so I know how hard the holidays can be but try to hold onto those funny stories for when it gets tough. ❤
@Barold17 It's possible to celebrate individual and collective bravery and camaraderie without dragging politics into it. Separating the realpolitik decisions of the US government from respecting the sacrifices of those who serve is the best policy here. Unless you just want people to argue with you, potentially even those who were there.
I served in 1st LAR from 2002-2006. Did three combat deployments (including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003). LAV-AT (loader, gunner, briefly a VC). LAV-25 as a Vehicle Commander, Scout, and ended my career as a Chief Scout (E-5). Thank you for making this video. Our story is foreign even to most Marines. The LAR community is not very understood but our capability and combat experiences should be shared.
@@ralphtorres8974 errrrr ah. I was originally assigned to Weapons Co as an 0352 (TOW gunner). Started out as a LAV-AT loader. Then gunner. Then VC. During my second and third deployments we left the AT’s behind. I was retrained as a 0351 (Assaultman). Served as a regular scout/fireteam leader. Then as a VC to replace combat losses. Then was transitioned to serve as the chief scout when our platoon had all the scout teams on the deck functioning together. Loved LAR. Love the LAV.
@@ralphtorres8974 it’s been a long time… but the name seems familiar. I believe he might have been a scout in one of our sister platoons in Alpha Company during my last deployment. Sotomayor or something similar…. Somewhere I have a copy of our companies battle roster. I’ll have to look.
The long stare off into memory while talking about it hits hard. Bless the ones who fought a warriors battle to the end and those who survived to tell the story . Honor to all the fallen. Thank you for the sacrifices and bravery.
Man... BRCC, I dont know how you guys do it but I am glad you do. These stories are so important to tell. I'll spare the paragraph of how it hit me in the feels- keep up the great work.
I was a USMC M1A1 Abrams tanker. I always knew our tanks were bad ass at what we brought to the battlefield but I have always appreciated the LAV25 badassness as well. 25mm is no joke! Loved serving alongside you guys.
@@JoeFromTheAfternoon I remember replacing the 1812's back in 2007. I was OPCON'ed to II MEF in 2007 for 15 months. Their callsign was Heavy Metal. I remember them leaving camp ripper fallujah and firing their main guns at targets down the road from the main ECP. I was with the 3rd Infantry Division in 2007 and it was my 2nd deployment with 3rd ID.
This is how you make a documentary of war. Uncensored, raw footage that tells the stories of some of the most badass men that have ever walked this earth. These men made Chesty proud!
I think this is the best GWOT era documentary I've seen since Restrepo. An excellent mixture of archival footage and first-hand accounts. This should be required viewing before someone enters Congress or the Presidency, they need to know the consequences of war.
@@antiluminati9578 this exactly these men were sent into a conflict they weren’t informed on,the documentary doesn’ even include why the incident got to that point, April 2003 American troops shot down protesters, these soldiers didn’t even know why they were being sent in really. But this is more so on the men sent in and not the conflict itself
Thank you for allowing us who have never made this type of sacrifices, be able to "live" some, to know the struggles, to know what it meant to be in a war and just get a "Little" bit more understanding on what these great people have went through.
I was D company 2nd AABN we were next to you guys. One of my most hilariously scary moments came from when we were getting shot at from a building and one of your Bradley's opened up on it from the other side of the building not only did those 25mm rounds obliterate whatever they were shooting at but it went through the building and cut between us an the vehicle in front of us. I was both in awe and scared for my life 😂
This is a bittersweet brag but George is my cousin! I love him like a brother. I remember getting the call that he was hit in combat, it was scary. But we never heard the full story until we saw this. I’m thankful for his sacrifice and how badass he is and all his brothers are too. I’m proud of him and all the men that fought beside him. God bless y’all!
He's my best friend and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for him. He was just visiting my place in WA this past July and it was one of the best weeks I've had in a very long time
@@sven12343 I’m thankful he has you as a friend and that y’all were able to have that time together! I can imagine it was good for y’all’s soul to catch up. It’s a beautiful thing the relationships you guys form, even in one of the most shit times. I’m just happy God brought y’all back home and able to have that reunion this past July. Thank you for your service. I appreciate you, sir!
The love these guys share for each other. Im tearing up. So many different backgrounds and races, religion, etc. and they all have that bond only combat can bring out. " Its about the man standing next to you". That quote really is true.
As I watched this incredible footage, I realised that I'm doing so on November 29th! This was beautiful, tragic, noble and painful in equal measure! Twenty years on, gone in the blink of an eye in one aspect, felt every minute of it in another. Thank you for giving these courageous men the opportunity to have their story published, for outsiders to get a glimpse into their lives, loves and losses! This immensely powerful documentary does these wonderful men proud, and their sharing of this time in their lives is hugely appreciated.
As a 1st LAR Marine in 2008-2012 the stories of the war pigs in Fallujah were still shared. I never knew faces until now. Thank you BRCC for this video love you guys.
Man what a group of men,these guys are absolute Legends, i'm not American,but watching This it hits hard. I'm Portuguese and had some fellow Comando brothers of mine in Afghanistan with the ISAF forces,and they had nothing but admiration for the US Marines,they spoke about these guys with such respect and a sense of honor,they felt truly grateful to have know such men, such warriors. I have nothing but respect and admiration for these warriors,who do so much with so little at their disposal to do their jobs. The men who ended up not coming home are Heroes,each and every single One of them,and to the brothers who did come home,i wish for you to live your life to the fullest knowing that you had the honor and pleasure to Share in the presence of such great men,and they shared the honor and pleasure of sharing in your presence. Live on to the fullest not only in your name,but in their name as well,may they rest in peace until you all meet again. Rest easy devil dogs. To my US brothers, AUDACES FORTUNA JUVAT, Luck protects the bold. MAMA SUMAE, here we are,Ready for the sacrifice.
It's tough to listen, let alone watch this story. I'm glad this channel has shifted from the celebrity videos and all the "content" videos to reality. This was great to hear from the people who fought through this.
Armendariz is my nephew and when he entered this deployment, he wasn’t even old enough to buy beer but he was brave enough to put his own life on the line like so many other young men and women serving in the armed forces. Praise be to God for these warriors ❤
@@mr.niceguy1812 Global War on Terrorism, is a global military campaign initiated by the United States following the September 11 attacks in 2001, and is the most recent global conflict spanning multiple wars
@@mr.niceguy1812GW I'm pretty sure stands for Gulf War, so in the 90's. As for OT, I'm not sure. Edit: So after looking it up, I was dead wrong. It's just an abbreviation for Global War on Terror
I’ve searched high and low for an authentic documentary on the battle of Fallujah , my efforts finally paid off this was amazing , thank you all for your service and RIP to those men that didn’t make it home god bless
When he’s talking about the dense smell of blood while cleaning your buddy up… it brought me to tears instantly. I don’t wish that on my worst enemy. It’s been half a decade and I STILL can’t get that smell out of my nose at moments like these. Much respect and much love. I hope each and every one of you gets out and lives a beautiful life full of prosperity and meaning.
It's never easy to re-live these moments and to tell the story but we are glad you organized this Jack. No matter how many times the story is told, you always gather another snipit from the Marines that were beside you. This piece captures the good, the bad, and the ugly. After watching it, the roller coaster of emotions still hits hard like day 1 of these events. 20 years later, we still have the bond if not stronger with each other to lean on during the hard times. Proud to have served beside all you men and love to all the families of our brothers who sacrificed it all. Marines of C Co. 1ST LAR and 3RD LAR attachments... Semper Fi and Love You All Brothers. ~ Warpigs 2004 OIF II ~ ... Be thankful for those around you, embrace your family, forgive the mistakes, and always remember when your having a bad day, nobody is getting shot at and nobody is dying, It's gonna be a GREAT DAY !
@chazzbranigaan9354 ... Jack Mandaville is the producer of the video. He organized all the interviews of us and put this great documentary together. He is also a Marine that i went to SOI and LAV school with. We deployed to Iraq together for the initial invasion and returned back state side. A few months later he was sent on another deployment with Bravo company while we remained in Charlie Company. Our deployments were offset and he heard of our battles in Fallujah. He decided to put our stories together and produce this great film.
As a Brit who was only 9 during this time and then later blocked from service in the military to due medical issue (birth defect on my heart), I Thank you for everything you did to keep the world free and stop tyranny. Thank you for your service. Text or call your buddies. Goes for Everyone, everyone needs a friend.
Tyranny lol, the only tyranny broght to the world these last 20 years is by the US & NATO....and now they got their eyes set on Russia and are launching missiles at them. These neocons,dems and nut case elites ruling our nations will be the end of us all....
@@Zoomer_AnalysisI guess he should have said "in an attempt to keep the world free of tyranny.." Saddam was a murderous POS tyrant and WMD's (chemical weapons) he used freely in previous acts of aggresion against his enemies.. whether in his "owned" nation or neighbors, buried in the desert with a proclamation of innocence is merely an excuse made by the complicit to appeal to the willfully ignorant.. Are you mocking him for his belief that the attempt was a failure or for the reality that Iraq as a nation is a myth and was only unified due to the subjugation and imposed loyalty to an absolute Dictatorship? Just curious..
Why are you thanking the fallen? You get that we full-out INVADED Afghanistan, right? For literally no reason? (And don't gimmie that 'Bin Laden' nonsense - he was in Pakistan the whole time and our intel agencies knew it - and that's if he even had anything to do with 9/11 in the first place, which he clearly didn't) You understand by every measure, we were the belligerent invader, and we were actually IN THE ROLE that everyone everywhere has always identified as "The Bad Guy"? So why are you thanking the fallen? What security were their lives buying us?
I'm Marine Charlie Company 1/1 got out in 1986 sitting here in tears heart just in pain listening to what you guys went through and thinking I should have been there fighting with you guys I'm so at awe at how you Jarheads are the examples of what Marines stand for prayer for all of you and love how your Comander describe how the dead are in Valhalla respect again I hurt an feel your pain can hear it your voices and expressions Semper Fi brothers. 😢😢😢😢
This shit gave me goose bumps and made me tear up, I couldn't imagine going through this! As a Afghanistan war vet this shit is still crazy! I went through 2 campaigns in Afghanistan in 09 we helped take back Kabul and the outlaying areas. Then went back in 14 and did patrols and presence of force! You guys are bad assses thank you for every thing yall did!
Had to find out on the DoD’s website about Kyle’s passing before I was able to hear about it directly from my boyfriend at the time. Had the distinct pleasure of knowing many of these Marines and Navy Corpsmen personally. The brotherhood and bond they share and their continued efforts to honor their fallen brothers is without equal. It’s been 20 years, and my respect for all these men knows no bounds.
I am 27 yo, I remember hearing of Fallujah at an early age and it fascinated me. The idea of urban modern warfare in an unknown terrain. These guys dead or alive must have had the adrenaline that I could never experience. God bless them all.
One of the toughest decisions I ever made was to retire from the Marines in 1996. It ultimately came down to being able to spend time with my family, even though they were my 2nd family. Man does this video bring back memories. I wish I had a picture of maybe day 5 in Saudi Arabia- They found a bicycle rim and made a makeshift basketball hoop. Here I was and the Brigade staff were worrying about an attack b4 we were set up and they are play homemade basketball
Another PHENOMENAL tribute by BRCC. I see comments from warriors who were there and I don't even feel right dropping in here. I am truly humbled and extremely grateful for you all. My wife and children sleep in peace at night because of you and it's a truly priceless gift.
Jeezus, man.... why don't you just ask 'em to whip it out for ya??? Al-Qaeda was the CIA's leave-behind force in Afghanistan after the Soviet Invasion in the '70s. Bin Laden was a multi-hundred-millionaire son of a real-estate / construction mogul who was on speaking terms with half of D.C. You really think we were in that much danger from a bunch of illiterate goat-farmers in a country with less GDP than Oregon?!? Grow up, man.
I come from a family of Marines. I was an M60A1 crewman back in the Reagan years. I have a son currently serving in Camp Lejeune, and another who is in LAR with the 1st MarDiv as a LAV-25 crewman right now. My late father saw combat with the 1st MarDiv at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa during WW2. I'll never forget when the battle of Fallujah was ongoing, and on the news, he told me he was so proud of these young Marines, and that the Marine Corps has given nothing up in terms of still forging young men to do the impossible when asked. He said what he saw on TV led him to believe the fight for Fallujah was every bit as hard as Okinawa, or Peleliu, if not harder. He was proud to have been a 1st MarDiv Marine until the end of his days, and I only wish he could have lived long enough to see the fine Marines his grand sons have become. Today is the Marine Corps 249th birthday. Semper Fidelis brothers, and sisters. Your heroism, and suffering have become the unforgettable stuff of legends. Again.
@Barold17 You're comment is so banal and naive as to be ridiculous. There are no "good guys" or "bad guys" in any war. There is nothing "Good" about combat at all. It is Hell, whatever side you are on. Nazi's went into battle with "Gott Mit Uns" on their belt buckles, do you think they thought they were the "bad guys"? The only truth in combat about good or bad is how you take care of the brother next to you. I can assure you, no Marine thought they were the "bad guys" during this war, and in particular in this battle.
This is the best war documentary I have ever watched. Loved the raw footage and the way it was put together. Thank you to all these men for their service and sacrifice.
This is by far the best documentary I've seen in a long time. Brought a year to my eyes several times. God bless, thank y'all for y'alls service, and all that y'all do.
Being the BMG of 1st LAR currently, it’s fucking awesome seeing the history behind the Highlanders in Warpig and watching the influence these guys had in our not so distant history. Badass dudes. Badass vehicle. Love it here.
These men, hell all the men that have endured tragedies such as these should never have to work or worry about money or any kind of medical bill ever. Thank you MEN!!
Wait Wait Wait let me get this 100% straight..... so they waste Ten Trillion of our tax dollars LOSING a war against a bunch of goat-farmers...... and then you want us to pump another $10 Trillion into our overpriced Medical System to keep them swaddled in Cadillac medical care for the rest of their lives?!?! Opinions like that would not only earn you a date with a lamp-post from the Founding Fathers.... but opinions THAT BAD are the BEST case against 'Democracy' that can ever be made. RIP America, undone under the weight of its intellectually-ungifted 💀💀
Watched the entire doc. I was just a teenager on a dirt bike during this. The war in iraq was something we saw on the news and thought about regularly, but got sugar coated by the media. The sacrifices that were made by these men are immeasurable. To any of them or anyone like them reading this, thank you.
@Barold17 do you realize I'm not talking about right or wrong. These men were told to do a job, and they did it with unwavering commitment and without question. If you wish to get into a political debate, I will just block you. Show some respect, stop being ignorant.
This was a great testimony and one of many that need to be told. I hate the generic "thank you for your service" it does not say enough, thank you for the service and sacrifice that the men and women who served this great nation. I thank you for doing what I couldn't do, I didn't have the courage and bravery to fight for our country, thank you for our rights and freedom and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice to those who did not make it home. Words can never say how much I appreciate all of you.
This was a very well produced and endepth documentary thank you all for your story's and sacrifices for your fellow brothers and country love from canada 🇨🇦 thank you
Many of have felt the same vibe throughout the years. There are still many stories and viewpoints of others in the company too! I certainly wouldn’t doubt the possibility of reprisal projects in the future as an option to tell how the story continues after our service years…
Being British iv heard of Fallujah but it’s never really been explained here ,this has been an education as to the operation and the absolute hell these boys went through ,a brilliant documentary thankyou.
Seeing these stories helps kick myself in the ass and reminds me that my job as a civilian is to honor these Americans by living a life worth their sacrifice. God bless yall.
Get smart, swole, and fit for your OWN sake.... but remember, Afghanistan was a 1000% unambiguous certified illegal, unnecessary, unjustified aggressive invasion by the USA. It served exactly ZERO purpose except to generate almost $10 TRILLION in MIC revenue and kickbacks for politicians.... And the men who participated aren't 'brave', they're subservient butchers-of-humans -> The truth is that any man who would debase himself enough to fight in an unnecessary war like this is actually a coward, because only somebody with deep internal problems would sign up for a war like that. Improve yourself and be the best that you can be, but DO NOT idolize these debased 'men', because their way of thinking leads you down a DARK and dead-end path.
A different war in a different time but My Dad told me the same thing "The Most exciting terrifying time of his life “ (1940 /1965 the Argyles and then the Parachute Regt) This is One of the best Docu/history's i have ever seen
*Thank you for your service* on America's Veterans Day 2024 🇺🇲 _We often unknowingly inherit a life of ignorance, from these great warriors & the ultimate sacrifices they have and will continue to make._
This is exactly the sort of story telling I would expect from the producers. REALITY! What an incredibly moving tribute to the marines. I also recommend reading "house to house" by David Bellavia to get the US Army's perspective on this operation.
This is such a great documentary. So many war “documentaries” on UA-cam are just random 10 second clips of war footage spliced together with a robot narrator over the top giving the textbook account of what happened. This is a real documentary. The men who actually fought, describing the war in their own words, top tier editing, and real pictures and footage of the men. This is the closest we can get as civilians to seeing what happened
This is great to see. I was with 2LAR in 2007-11 and seeing the storied history of the LAR battalions being told is awesome, thank you for telling their stories uncensored and raw. Great work, BRCC!
My cousin did a few tours in Iraq and then onto Afghanistan, he joined up in 2002 and served til 2016. first all over the Middle East then onto American soil. Eavesdropped on him and my Dad(Ranger who was about 42 in 2006) and listened from the top of the basement steps to them have drinks and my cousin tell stories about Iraq and how horrific it was, but how he was dying to go back. since I was 8 I never forgot there conversation. Thank you to our service people and combat veterans who give everything they have at such a young age. God bless you.
@@DaRealVonStauffenberg it sounded to me that the invasion of IR was worse, as far as IEDs, and foreign fighters, plus a formal military. AFG was less intensity not sure why but I could recognize that in his speech. Then when ISIS surged in IR and Syria that was pretty horrific sounded like.
Damn good documentary. I never served. My grandfather was a raider in the pacific in WWII. I have always respected the marine corps. I say a sincere thank you to all that served no matter the branch. Special thanks to these men in this documentary. Hope you are finding peace. You and all your efforts are appreciated. Thank you.
To take a city of 300k with only losing 151 troops in both battles for Fallujah just shows how tough and well trained the US Marines are. To lose even one man is devastating but to keep on pushing after the first one falls takes a lot of guts.
Watched every second of this, and what an unreal service, every single person who went there and either got home or never made it, you are all the worlds protectors and true heros❤️
It definitely gives a civilian a glimpse into what these brave men & women went threw ,and a smig of a clue what those who still live deal with each minute of every day !!!! This country owes you all a hell of alot more than what you were/are given....Thank you for your service will never ever be enough.... just know most of us civie's love you and are forever grateful to you for your service !!! Love from the wheat & sunflower state of ks...your my hero s
@mortarion9813 they went in. Devastated the city and locals. Innocent people died in the process. Then we gave the city back. Then we took it over again. And then we left the entire country leaving 1.5 billion worth of military equipment that the enemy Then took to use for themselves. Oh yes highly effective war that accomplished so much. As with most wars the us gets involved with, it was a complete waste of human life and resources. But that's cool keep praising murder and the war machine
I think the mechanics deserve a shout out, doing their best to get any sort of protective vehicle up and going... I've done fixes for farm equipment during harvest ..... but fuck me, i can't imagine the pressure to keep your brothers safe.....
I am Canadian and I was never in the military but I have the utmost respect for anyone who serve,especially the US soldier that keep our freedom day after day.Thank you to all the vets and all the current soldier anywhere you are.
I appreciate the depth at which this was produced. Outstanding, thank you. Thank you to everyone of you who do or have done things that will be with you forever, to serve is selfless so its okay to think of yourself if what you carry is heavier than you should carry. Thank you sincerely for all of the sacrifices.
Thank you guys.. this was so powerful.. my uncle was one of the first casualities of Gulf War 1, shot down on a mining mission over the harbor in his A-6.. made it to the ground near Um Qasr and the rest is unknown... it destroyed our family. Thank you.. bless you.. this is heartbreaking and eye opening and so many emotions, you guys still have eachother.. take care of eachother..
Thank you all for your sacrifices. I will never forget the brother’s that didn’t make it back and forever grateful for you warriors. God bless you all and God bless America 🇺🇸 🍻!!!! 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm so glad this isn't censored. People need to see reality.
And what is reality? Is it that Bush went to war for his own interests? Or that reality is relative because gravity creates time? Or is it that you can be buried in the national cemetery and be in hell forever, because you are not saved. The reality is all wars and killing is the result of sin. Sin is death and without Jesus there is no life. Everything else is just a distraction.
Combat vents like myself still can’t really watch this stuff. My hands are sweating. It’s kinda like being afraid of heights and watching a video of a man free climbing a high tower or something. 75th regiment C company 3rd battalion is where I was never seen Iraq but Afghanistan was home for 5 deployments. I’m okay never seeing violence ever again. But bush is a POS
Glad it seems to still have ads running.
its weird to see them calling others evil when they where invading the countri, strill you can believe what you want but they were not invited there, that dosnt mean your enemy is evil, at that point your an invader, not all people are involved in crimes that made usa invade that country, not everyone in a war is evil, they are just enemis.
@ dawg you’re pretty evil.
Lost my boy Sam Holder that battle. Hearing how he passed reaffirmed that he was a beast. RIP you fucking legend...Love you brother..
RIP Warrior 🙏 may his spirit live on with you brother
Wasnt he kia on veterans day?
@@sswaggerr - Yes.
@@TexCen RIP Theodore.
@@AlexECahill aAre you serious? The ISIS maybe never hurt us, but the people in the east were suffering under them and the US tried to free them. And why say "sucks for you hes dead"? thats so unnecessary.
This is the best Iraq war doc that has come out in years. Fantastic job.
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No bs glorifying war, just real talk and so sad to see how those young men were tricked to fight this pointless war over lies. WeApOnS Of MasS DeStRuCtIoN.
No it’s not. It just covers the marines. It doesn’t cover the US Army and all they did to cover the marines advancement. We took KIAs too. We took a lot. Who do you think held the strong points when the marines pushed on?
@@LemurInBlackmarine birthday coincides with the Nov 10-11th anniversary of there participation in the battle….thats why they’re focusing on the marines
@ unfortunately it coincides with 5 of my friends getting killed my a botched marine artillery strike.
@@LemurInBlacksorry for your loss
I was in the Army from 09-16 and on a deployment in Afghanistan, we had a guy named SPC Acey who got out of the Marine Corps and joined the Army. He received 2 Purple Hearts in Fallujah. He would not go to the promotion board just so he could always be the gunner in the lead gun truck every mission. There was absolutely no doubt about it that SPC Acey was the best gunner we had in the entire company. He left all of us with an enormous amount of respect for the amazing warfighters the Marine Corps produces.
My father's name was sfc randy McCaulley.. he was killed March 23 2006 in Fallujah Iraq. I would love to see some sort of documentary about him and his guys.. I don't know who I could talk to to get that going but that would be amazing.. I dunno.. it was a pretty hard time for me as a kid.. thank you all you guys for all your sacrifices I love all of you
DM the BRC guys. Bless
❤
You dad is remembered in every story, he passed a hero. Amen.
It's been one of the most moving doc. I have seen. Thank you all for your service. GOD bless you all.
Well did you DM the channel?
Less than a minute in, THIS is what UA-cam has been missing in the way of high quality documentary productions telling war stories with intimate details from the inside. The honest commentary and footage from both higher ranks and grunts is what every documentary should show. I especially love the men reflecting on what they were thinking back then. I was living in Kuwait and my husband was a contractor in Iraq. His highs and lows were palpable. Thank-you for this thoughtful work!
@Barold17hey dipshit, they don’t have much of a choice. It’s either follow orders or get sent to military prison.
@Barold17 This rage bait is so obvious its boring lol.
@Barold17 "responsible"
@Barold17 your perspective is inherently uninformed and not in line with the general understanding of the conflict. Have a great life!
@Barold17you're on so many comments talking the same instigating shıt. These men were over there fighting for each other. Not for our corrupt Gov't, or Halliburton or Lockheed Martin. Hindsight is always 20-20. Was the war bullshît? Yes. Did we have to be there? No.
At least have a shred of respect for the men who went over there and fought for each other and something they believed in....which you will never do. They made the ultimate sacrifice. Enjoy the rest of your miserable existence as a "human" behind a keyboard, criticizing men who had balls to do things you couldn't fathom.
Bro. Naming his son after the guy who saved his life was epic. Calling his parents to ask for the honor. I'm balling my eyes out.
I would have avoided that so I'm not constantly reminded of the unbearable trauma.
It got me too!
@fgoogleinthea7475 that's somthing that can't be forgotten anyway. Best you can do is honor the memory and experience
@@fgoogleinthea7475 It's probably one way to work past that trauma and heal from it.
@@fgoogleinthea7475 what better way to pay homage and remember your brother. his legacy now lives on
I served with Charlie Company 1st LAR in OIF1. I love these guys all my brothers. most of them I am seeing tonight to celebrate the Marine Corps 249th birthday. No better group of warriors to be with in a fight.
I went to vocal with Schmitz and Steziak. I ended up at Bravo. If you see either of them tell them Torres said what's up. I still remember getting recalled from Christmas leave in 02 because we at Bravo thought we were going. Then, last minute they told us it was Charlie got the nod.
Went to "bootcamp"
What was the actual date you arrived in Fallujah?
What song comes on that takes you back? Stupid question, I'm just curious
That Bday should be nicknamed M249 Day or Saw Day
Served USMC from 15-19. Was about to go to sleep tonight when I saw this one my feed. Now it’s 2am and I’m overwhelmed with pride to be apart of the same club as these warriors. Semper Fi.
Thank you man.
@Barold17 for your service.
My cousin just got out of the marines. They were trying to get him to stay in and become an officer but he didnt want to. He got married didnt want to put all the stress and pressure of being in the middle east in danger all the time on his wife. So he decided to get out.
Oorah Devil 10-18 I served miss my brothers and sisters Semper Fi
As a Fellow Higlander and Warpig Marine, I will say that I came to the unit when these warriors were forward in the thick of it. I have served with them in one aspect or another, and this video makes me proud to have served within the LAR community. Thank you BRCC for showing the true aspects, comradery, faith in one another no matter the cost, and most of all the love for one another willing to sacrifice ones life for your brother Semper Fi!
I joined Charlie Co just before they got back as well
@leethomas556 no kidding! I was the VC for blk4 after I came back from the MEU in 06.
@@subi-sq4qi I ended up deploying with the next meu in 06, lol I was driving for Farmer on red2
Lol Highlanders hahaha, remember that from the 90s.
Warriors ? Warriors fight men in UNIFORM. You are far from a WARRIOR. REAL WARRIORS fight for free. Not because they dont want to be on WELFARE
Tough watching.. I was a combat medic, saw alot of things that I find hard talking about. Rest in peace boys 🙏
Much love from a grunt who’s ass was saved by a combat medic.
@BombproofCraftsman Glad you're still here with us. I lost a few but the ones i managed to save really helped me. You boys definitely saved my ass a few times.. US Marines covered our patrols from the sky with hueys and gunships. Much love
@ it’s a team effort brother! We make holes & y’all plug them. But for real we couldn’t do the job without all the support.
Bless you for your work. I hope you have peace.
@@BombproofCraftsman you boys kept me going so I could plug those holes. Forever grateful. Appreciate that brother 👍
20 years in a blink. Memories are as vivid as yesterday... Well done, Devil Dogs. We are all proud of you.
-From an Army POG working in Camp Victory waiting on the updates
Did that use to be called Fort Bragg
@@rhondanolen2223 No, Bragg is now called Liberty.
@@rhondanolen2223 victory was the vbc the base that surrounded the baghdad airport. i was qrf there
@ I was at FOB Thunder in Baghdad, about a mile or two from the crossed sabers, and FOB St. Michaels, al Mahmoudiyah, shooting arty. 1AD 4/27 FA
Thank you my army brother. From a devil dog!
Im glad this isnt censored. War is needs to be shown to citizens
I know, we should better get used to it.
Should be shown to our politicians so that these men and women get the chance to grow old, fat and happy.
God bless these soldiers.
and thats just one side of the history...
The photographer deserves the highest praise, his photos are wild! They tell the story perfectly, absolutely magnificent
Fuh kin A 👌
I'm already dead. The moment I accepted that was the moment that saved my psyche. I didn't go through what these heroes did. I was a pog who just got shot at all the time, but the realization that I would never hear what killed me actually gave me peace. I rolled through route Irish three or four times a week, but accepting that I was already dead gave me peace. Now I live like I don't deserve it. I'm home now and I cherish every day with the people who love me. 2003 OIF. May God bless those who fought and died for those they loved.
Unbelievably powerful. Reminds youngster like myself that war is not a game. We have been desensitised by video games and popular culture and this is a painful reminder that war is something to be avoided at all costs. RIP to those heroes.
This is going to be a tough watch knowing these guys personally. I have pictures of Holder, Blake, and Kyle on my office wall.
EDIT: since I have the top comment visibly, make sure you text and call your brothers and check in, even to just say hi. It can really make a difference, esspecially this month if you served during this time. It's a tough time of year and for some reason milestone anniversaries seem to have a greater impact. I made my orginal comment before watching and immidiately texted some of these guys after to tell them how proud I am of them for doing this. It takes courage to put yourself out there and talk about it.
Sorry bro. Thank you and thanks to those that are no longer w us. Y’all are super humans!!
And yet George Bush isn't in jail and the media and establishment treat him like he's some loving old grandpa these days instead of the war criminal he is. And his evil partner in crime Dick Cheney is being touted as some compass for law and morals being paraded around by the Democrats and media to talk about how much of a threat Trump is to this country and our democracy. Bush and Cheney should be spending the rest of their lives in prison for all the US soldiers and Iraqi civilians they got killed, all the US soldiers who were permanently maimed and all the ones who have since killed themselves since serving in this war.. It pisses me off to my core seeing these soldiers who went through hell and paid the ultimate sacrifice while Bush and Cheney got filthy rich and Israel and BiBI Netanyahu got the US to do their dirty work for them.
My platoon was doing CASEVACs for 1/8 Bravo while that shit was going on. I have fleeting memories of LAVs getting missed by rockets by like inches, but I had no idea Warpig got rocked that hard.
20 years in a blink man.
Respect
Ur people just lucky boys..
As a Marine that was with 1st Battalion 8th Marines Alpha Company and I was one of the bad wounded on the 11th and I am pretty sure I did a short LAV ride as part of my med vac and Thank you Brothers and Semper Fi.
How u doing now brother?
@ still kick just not as hard as I use to
@@matthewbrown8400 god bless, with u well 🙏
Did you know William Miller also goes by Billy Miller? Or Sam Williams?
@ can’t say I remember any miller’s first names to be honest. I knew a miller in Charlie 1/8 I think. Too many hits to the head and drugs.
RESPECT 🫡
From a British 🇬🇧 soldier who was in Al-Basra during this period . May all your mates who lost their lives rest in eternal peace . God Bless America 🇺🇸 Our Greatest Allie
🙏🏴👍🏻
Was in 11-13. Medically retired. Amazing documentary guys. UA-cam needs to stop censoring the real deal. Semper Fi brothers.
Thank you for saveing all the lives you did.
Thank you BRCC for this documentary. To the soldiers of the USMC, I thank you for telling your story the way it needed to be told. My father, Robert O'Malley, was an original member of the 1st BN/9th Marines in Vietnam. He served 3 tours there, including the time when I was born in 1965. He never enjoyed talking about his service in Vietnam, but every story I can remember involved the soldiers and men he served with in the USMC, and the friends he made in the country of Vietnam. My dad was my hero growing up. My heros now are you. My dad committed suicide last year on 12/06/2023, primarily based on his PTSD, and the lack of help he received following his service. I hope that every one of you know that you are loved by people you have never met, and that there are people like me, who honor your service to our country, but especially, to the sacrifices you each made to the soldier next to you. I am a former enlisted man and officer of the US Army. I have seen my share of the sacrifices and death in combat from people we love, cherish, and call friends. Thank you for your commitment, service, and willingness to share you stories here. Respect, sincerely, Daniel O'Malley. PS-I inherited several packets of my dad's camera slides from his service. I have been copying them, but would like suggestions as to where I can save them or share them so that those memories won't just go into oblivion. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -DanO.
Your father is my and my children’s hero as well. I’m so sorry for your loss but please know there are Americans who teach their children how honored and blessed we are that there are strong brave men who keep us safe each and every minute of every day. We pray for them and their families. ❤. Thank you for sharing your dad with us a little.
God bless you, your family and your father. I hope this holiday season is filled with happy memories for you.
My children lost their dad this year as well so I know how hard the holidays can be but try to hold onto those funny stories for when it gets tough. ❤
Marines-not soldiers
@@islandtat3414 Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, we all know, you keep reminding us.
As a Brit, who was a teenager in this era, then joined up later. I looked up to you guys, thank you for your service. Thank you.
You Brits are just as badass in your own right. Love any and all camaraderie between our nations!
arh yes yes yes yes lets look up to warcrimes lol
@Barold17 It's possible to celebrate individual and collective bravery and camaraderie without dragging politics into it. Separating the realpolitik decisions of the US government from respecting the sacrifices of those who serve is the best policy here.
Unless you just want people to argue with you, potentially even those who were there.
I served in 1st LAR from 2002-2006. Did three combat deployments (including the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003). LAV-AT (loader, gunner, briefly a VC). LAV-25 as a Vehicle Commander, Scout, and ended my career as a Chief Scout (E-5). Thank you for making this video. Our story is foreign even to most Marines. The LAR community is not very understood but our capability and combat experiences should be shared.
I was there at the same time. Went to Bravo in late 02, deployed with them on the 13th then went linked up with Alpha in Anbar in 04. SF.
@@ralphtorres8974 errrrr ah. I was originally assigned to Weapons Co as an 0352 (TOW gunner). Started out as a LAV-AT loader. Then gunner. Then VC. During my second and third deployments we left the AT’s behind. I was retrained as a 0351 (Assaultman). Served as a regular scout/fireteam leader. Then as a VC to replace combat losses. Then was transitioned to serve as the chief scout when our platoon had all the scout teams on the deck functioning together. Loved LAR. Love the LAV.
@jastrapper190 maybe you know Soto. I went to bootcamp and soi with him.
@@ralphtorres8974 it’s been a long time… but the name seems familiar. I believe he might have been a scout in one of our sister platoons in Alpha Company during my last deployment. Sotomayor or something similar…. Somewhere I have a copy of our companies battle roster. I’ll have to look.
How many marine meat sticks did you spit on ?
The long stare off into memory while talking about it hits hard. Bless the ones who fought a warriors battle to the end and those who survived to tell the story . Honor to all the fallen. Thank you for the sacrifices and bravery.
I cannot even begin to describe how intense this was. this type of stuff needs to be uncensored. i've been in tears multiple times.
Man... BRCC, I dont know how you guys do it but I am glad you do. These stories are so important to tell. I'll spare the paragraph of how it hit me in the feels- keep up the great work.
I was a USMC M1A1 Abrams tanker. I always knew our tanks were bad ass at what we brought to the battlefield but I have always appreciated the LAV25 badassness as well. 25mm is no joke! Loved serving alongside you guys.
What do you think about the marines getting rid of tanks?
@@lando8913hurts my heart
@@JoeFromTheAfternoon I remember replacing the 1812's back in 2007. I was OPCON'ed to II MEF in 2007 for 15 months. Their callsign was Heavy Metal. I remember them leaving camp ripper fallujah and firing their main guns at targets down the road from the main ECP. I was with the 3rd Infantry Division in 2007 and it was my 2nd deployment with 3rd ID.
Thank you sir for your service. God bless you and family.
Thank you for your service !
This is how you make a documentary of war. Uncensored, raw footage that tells the stories of some of the most badass men that have ever walked this earth. These men made Chesty proud!
Pawns of the plutocracy committing war crimes.
@@DickTahshonhey true we ought never had been in the middle east. Really such a needlessly violent time
Uncensored are only the murdered civilians and enemy soldiers! This not a "documentary"!
@ the US named a Navy ship “ Fallujah “ not too long ago. They’re sticking to this “ hero “ narrative no matter how false it is.
I think this is the best GWOT era documentary I've seen since Restrepo. An excellent mixture of archival footage and first-hand accounts. This should be required viewing before someone enters Congress or the Presidency, they need to know the consequences of war.
100% If our soldiers and marines are going to sacrifice it better be for a good fucking reason.
@@antiluminati9578 this exactly these men were sent into a conflict they weren’t informed on,the documentary doesn’ even include why the incident got to that point, April 2003 American troops shot down protesters, these soldiers didn’t even know why they were being sent in really. But this is more so on the men sent in and not the conflict itself
Thank you for allowing us who have never made this type of sacrifices, be able to "live" some, to know the struggles, to know what it meant to be in a war and just get a "Little" bit more understanding on what these great people have went through.
Thanks for this video. I was in the 2nd battle of Fallujah with 2/7CAV and I appreciate the effort y'all put in to make this for the 20th anniversary.
I was D company 2nd AABN we were next to you guys. One of my most hilariously scary moments came from when we were getting shot at from a building and one of your Bradley's opened up on it from the other side of the building not only did those 25mm rounds obliterate whatever they were shooting at but it went through the building and cut between us an the vehicle in front of us. I was both in awe and scared for my life 😂
This is a bittersweet brag but George is my cousin! I love him like a brother.
I remember getting the call that he was hit in combat, it was scary. But we never heard the full story until we saw this. I’m thankful for his sacrifice and how badass he is and all his brothers are too.
I’m proud of him and all the men that fought beside him. God bless y’all!
He's my best friend and there isn't anything I wouldn't do for him. He was just visiting my place in WA this past July and it was one of the best weeks I've had in a very long time
@@sven12343 I’m thankful he has you as a friend and that y’all were able to have that time together! I can imagine it was good for y’all’s soul to catch up. It’s a beautiful thing the relationships you guys form, even in one of the most shit times. I’m just happy God brought y’all back home and able to have that reunion this past July. Thank you for your service. I appreciate you, sir!
Man, seeing these guys faces telling this story. I can not express how grateful I am for these men. God bless these men.
Shush up sir
The love these guys share for each other. Im tearing up. So many different backgrounds and races, religion, etc. and they all have that bond only combat can bring out. " Its about the man standing next to you". That quote really is true.
As I watched this incredible footage, I realised that I'm doing so on November 29th!
This was beautiful, tragic, noble and painful in equal measure!
Twenty years on, gone in the blink of an eye in one aspect, felt every minute of it in another.
Thank you for giving these courageous men the opportunity to have their story published, for outsiders to get a glimpse into their lives, loves and losses!
This immensely powerful documentary does these wonderful men proud, and their sharing of this time in their lives is hugely appreciated.
Stories like these keep me humble. Well done.
You got that right
Right, that's quite enough from you mate
As a 1st LAR Marine in 2008-2012 the stories of the war pigs in Fallujah were still shared. I never knew faces until now. Thank you BRCC for this video love you guys.
I was with 1st LAR from 09-12 and cam confirm. Lock Shields,brotha!
Man what a group of men,these guys are absolute Legends, i'm not American,but watching This it hits hard. I'm Portuguese and had some fellow Comando brothers of mine in Afghanistan with the ISAF forces,and they had nothing but admiration for the US Marines,they spoke about these guys with such respect and a sense of honor,they felt truly grateful to have know such men, such warriors. I have nothing but respect and admiration for these warriors,who do so much with so little at their disposal to do their jobs. The men who ended up not coming home are Heroes,each and every single One of them,and to the brothers who did come home,i wish for you to live your life to the fullest knowing that you had the honor and pleasure to Share in the presence of such great men,and they shared the honor and pleasure of sharing in your presence. Live on to the fullest not only in your name,but in their name as well,may they rest in peace until you all meet again. Rest easy devil dogs. To my US brothers, AUDACES FORTUNA JUVAT, Luck protects the bold. MAMA SUMAE, here we are,Ready for the sacrifice.
It's tough to listen, let alone watch this story. I'm glad this channel has shifted from the celebrity videos and all the "content" videos to reality. This was great to hear from the people who fought through this.
Armendariz is my nephew and when he entered this deployment, he wasn’t even old enough to buy beer but he was brave enough to put his own life on the line like so many other young men and women serving in the armed forces. Praise be to God for these warriors ❤
@Barold17 shame on you
He rocked me the hardest in this, I can see it in his eyes.....I hope he knows we love em, and are so grateful for his ultimate sacrifice...
As a GWOT Vet, you guys are my heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Semper fi.
I don't know what GWOT is, I'm a Kanadian civilian, but thanks for yor service
@@mr.niceguy1812 GWOT stands for Global War On Terrorism
@@mr.niceguy1812 Global War on Terrorism, is a global military campaign initiated by the United States following the September 11 attacks in 2001, and is the most recent global conflict spanning multiple wars
@@mr.niceguy1812 Global War on Terrorism
@@mr.niceguy1812GW I'm pretty sure stands for Gulf War, so in the 90's. As for OT, I'm not sure.
Edit: So after looking it up, I was dead wrong. It's just an abbreviation for Global War on Terror
It's fucking insane to think you have a bunch of teenagers being led by slightly older teenagers with C4 and tanks and shit
Not just 1 C4 stick, they probably had 300 pounds of the stuff being actively managed and primed by other older teenagers.
💪🏻🇺🇸
Lol trying to jump up the chain of command... Loved seeing that shit.
Adults won't f'n throw their lives away for nothing. Not much of a surprise.
That’s the whole military 😂. Then we have random old fks 😂
Awesome job jack and BRCC. Thank you for telling our story.
I’ve searched high and low for an authentic documentary on the battle of Fallujah , my efforts finally paid off this was amazing , thank you all for your service and RIP to those men that didn’t make it home god bless
When he’s talking about the dense smell of blood while cleaning your buddy up… it brought me to tears instantly. I don’t wish that on my worst enemy. It’s been half a decade and I STILL can’t get that smell out of my nose at moments like these.
Much respect and much love. I hope each and every one of you gets out and lives a beautiful life full of prosperity and meaning.
It's never easy to re-live these moments and to tell the story but we are glad you organized this Jack. No matter how many times the story is told, you always gather another snipit from the Marines that were beside you. This piece captures the good, the bad, and the ugly. After watching it, the roller coaster of emotions still hits hard like day 1 of these events. 20 years later, we still have the bond if not stronger with each other to lean on during the hard times. Proud to have served beside all you men and love to all the families of our brothers who sacrificed it all.
Marines of C Co. 1ST LAR and 3RD LAR attachments... Semper Fi and Love You All Brothers.
~ Warpigs 2004 OIF II ~
... Be thankful for those around you, embrace your family, forgive the mistakes, and always remember when your having a bad day, nobody is getting shot at and nobody is dying, It's gonna be a GREAT DAY !
Who is jack, all due respect just curious
@chazzbranigaan9354 ... Jack Mandaville is the producer of the video. He organized all the interviews of us and put this great documentary together. He is also a Marine that i went to SOI and LAV school with. We deployed to Iraq together for the initial invasion and returned back state side. A few months later he was sent on another deployment with Bravo company while we remained in Charlie Company. Our deployments were offset and he heard of our battles in Fallujah. He decided to put our stories together and produce this great film.
@Barold17 silence liberal
@Barold17 silence liberal
Thank you, brother.
As a Brit who was only 9 during this time and then later blocked from service in the military to due medical issue (birth defect on my heart), I Thank you for everything you did to keep the world free and stop tyranny. Thank you for your service.
Text or call your buddies. Goes for Everyone, everyone needs a friend.
Iraq has much more tyranny now wtf you on about lol
Tyranny lol, the only tyranny broght to the world these last 20 years is by the US & NATO....and now they got their eyes set on Russia and are launching missiles at them. These neocons,dems and nut case elites ruling our nations will be the end of us all....
@@Zoomer_AnalysisI guess he should have said "in an attempt to keep the world free of tyranny.."
Saddam was a murderous POS tyrant and WMD's (chemical weapons) he used freely in previous acts of aggresion against his enemies.. whether in his "owned" nation or neighbors, buried in the desert with a proclamation of innocence is merely an excuse made by the complicit to appeal to the willfully ignorant..
Are you mocking him for his belief that the attempt was a failure or for the reality that Iraq as a nation is a myth and was only unified due to the subjugation and imposed loyalty to an absolute Dictatorship?
Just curious..
Thank you to everyone in this video, especially the fallen.
Why are you thanking the fallen?
You get that we full-out INVADED Afghanistan, right? For literally no reason? (And don't gimmie that 'Bin Laden' nonsense - he was in Pakistan the whole time and our intel agencies knew it - and that's if he even had anything to do with 9/11 in the first place, which he clearly didn't)
You understand by every measure, we were the belligerent invader, and we were actually IN THE ROLE that everyone everywhere has always identified as "The Bad Guy"?
So why are you thanking the fallen? What security were their lives buying us?
I'm Marine Charlie Company 1/1 got out in 1986 sitting here in tears heart just in pain listening to what you guys went through and thinking I should have been there fighting with you guys I'm so at awe at how you Jarheads are the examples of what Marines stand for prayer for all of you and love how your Comander describe how the dead are in Valhalla respect again I hurt an feel your pain can hear it your voices and expressions Semper Fi brothers. 😢😢😢😢
This shit gave me goose bumps and made me tear up, I couldn't imagine going through this! As a Afghanistan war vet this shit is still crazy! I went through 2 campaigns in Afghanistan in 09 we helped take back Kabul and the outlaying areas. Then went back in 14 and did patrols and presence of force! You guys are bad assses thank you for every thing yall did!
Damn brothers. I miss you all. This was hard to watch again, but needed. Love you all
Had to find out on the DoD’s website about Kyle’s passing before I was able to hear about it directly from my boyfriend at the time. Had the distinct pleasure of knowing many of these Marines and Navy Corpsmen personally. The brotherhood and bond they share and their continued efforts to honor their fallen brothers is without equal. It’s been 20 years, and my respect for all these men knows no bounds.
What a doccumentry! For it to be uncensored on UA-cam too is amazing
I am 27 yo, I remember hearing of Fallujah at an early age and it fascinated me. The idea of urban modern warfare in an unknown terrain. These guys dead or alive must have had the adrenaline that I could never experience. God bless them all.
My brother inlaw and my nephew were in that fight ....nothing but the utmost respect for these men.
One of the toughest decisions I ever made was to retire from the Marines in 1996. It ultimately came down to being able to spend time with my family, even though they were my 2nd family. Man does this video bring back memories. I wish I had a picture of maybe day 5 in Saudi Arabia- They found a bicycle rim and made a makeshift basketball hoop. Here I was and the Brigade staff were worrying about an attack b4 we were set up and they are play homemade basketball
Another PHENOMENAL tribute by BRCC. I see comments from warriors who were there and I don't even feel right dropping in here. I am truly humbled and extremely grateful for you all. My wife and children sleep in peace at night because of you and it's a truly priceless gift.
Jeezus, man.... why don't you just ask 'em to whip it out for ya???
Al-Qaeda was the CIA's leave-behind force in Afghanistan after the Soviet Invasion in the '70s. Bin Laden was a multi-hundred-millionaire son of a real-estate / construction mogul who was on speaking terms with half of D.C.
You really think we were in that much danger from a bunch of illiterate goat-farmers in a country with less GDP than Oregon?!? Grow up, man.
I come from a family of Marines. I was an M60A1 crewman back in the Reagan years. I have a son currently serving in Camp Lejeune, and another who is in LAR with the 1st MarDiv as a LAV-25 crewman right now. My late father saw combat with the 1st MarDiv at Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa during WW2. I'll never forget when the battle of Fallujah was ongoing, and on the news, he told me he was so proud of these young Marines, and that the Marine Corps has given nothing up in terms of still forging young men to do the impossible when asked. He said what he saw on TV led him to believe the fight for Fallujah was every bit as hard as Okinawa, or Peleliu, if not harder. He was proud to have been a 1st MarDiv Marine until the end of his days, and I only wish he could have lived long enough to see the fine Marines his grand sons have become. Today is the Marine Corps 249th birthday. Semper Fidelis brothers, and sisters. Your heroism, and suffering have become the unforgettable stuff of legends. Again.
God bless you and your family!
@Barold17 You're comment is so banal and naive as to be ridiculous. There are no "good guys" or "bad guys" in any war. There is nothing "Good" about combat at all. It is Hell, whatever side you are on. Nazi's went into battle with "Gott Mit Uns" on their belt buckles, do you think they thought they were the "bad guys"? The only truth in combat about good or bad is how you take care of the brother next to you. I can assure you, no Marine thought they were the "bad guys" during this war, and in particular in this battle.
Harder than WW2. Don't be ridiculous. They're up against guys with AK's and the odd mortar and IED. Not a nation.
This is the best war documentary I have ever watched. Loved the raw footage and the way it was put together. Thank you to all these men for their service and sacrifice.
This is by far the best documentary I've seen in a long time. Brought a year to my eyes several times. God bless, thank y'all for y'alls service, and all that y'all do.
Being the BMG of 1st LAR currently, it’s fucking awesome seeing the history behind the Highlanders in Warpig and watching the influence these guys had in our not so distant history. Badass dudes. Badass vehicle. Love it here.
BMG?
These men, hell all the men that have endured tragedies such as these should never have to work or worry about money or any kind of medical bill ever. Thank you MEN!!
Wait Wait Wait let me get this 100% straight..... so they waste Ten Trillion of our tax dollars LOSING a war against a bunch of goat-farmers...... and then you want us to pump another $10 Trillion into our overpriced Medical System to keep them swaddled in Cadillac medical care for the rest of their lives?!?!
Opinions like that would not only earn you a date with a lamp-post from the Founding Fathers.... but opinions THAT BAD are the BEST case against 'Democracy' that can ever be made. RIP America, undone under the weight of its intellectually-ungifted 💀💀
Watched the entire doc. I was just a teenager on a dirt bike during this. The war in iraq was something we saw on the news and thought about regularly, but got sugar coated by the media. The sacrifices that were made by these men are immeasurable. To any of them or anyone like them reading this, thank you.
Same here 🙌🏽
@Barold17 do you realize I'm not talking about right or wrong. These men were told to do a job, and they did it with unwavering commitment and without question. If you wish to get into a political debate, I will just block you. Show some respect, stop being ignorant.
This was a great testimony and one of many that need to be told. I hate the generic "thank you for your service" it does not say enough, thank you for the service and sacrifice that the men and women who served this great nation. I thank you for doing what I couldn't do, I didn't have the courage and bravery to fight for our country, thank you for our rights and freedom and thank you for the ultimate sacrifice to those who did not make it home. Words can never say how much I appreciate all of you.
This was a very well produced and endepth documentary thank you all for your story's and sacrifices for your fellow brothers and country love from canada 🇨🇦 thank you
One of the best interviews I’ve seen. It makes you feel and feel for them and all the ones lost and all the ones who love them.
This needs to made into a movie. Just so the story can get into the main stream and these names remembered. May the gods bless the warfighters.
Many of have felt the same vibe throughout the years. There are still many stories and viewpoints of others in the company too! I certainly wouldn’t doubt the possibility of reprisal projects in the future as an option to tell how the story continues after our service years…
@Nick-ls7nl true heroes. Thank you for your service.
@@MrJohnvr and thank YOU for the love/support. Our brother Jack, and the BRCC has done an amazing job.
@Barold17 excuse me? What do you mean the bad guys? Please explain.
Wow, what a family and a brotherhood. Thank you all for your commitment and your service.
Hey Lois.... Remember that time me and my 'brothers' spent ten trillion dollars to invade a third-world country and LOST!
Being British iv heard of Fallujah but it’s never really been explained here ,this has been an education as to the operation and the absolute hell these boys went through ,a brilliant documentary thankyou.
Seeing these stories helps kick myself in the ass and reminds me that my job as a civilian is to honor these Americans by living a life worth their sacrifice. God bless yall.
Get smart, swole, and fit for your OWN sake.... but remember, Afghanistan was a 1000% unambiguous certified illegal, unnecessary, unjustified aggressive invasion by the USA. It served exactly ZERO purpose except to generate almost $10 TRILLION in MIC revenue and kickbacks for politicians.... And the men who participated aren't 'brave', they're subservient butchers-of-humans -> The truth is that any man who would debase himself enough to fight in an unnecessary war like this is actually a coward, because only somebody with deep internal problems would sign up for a war like that.
Improve yourself and be the best that you can be, but DO NOT idolize these debased 'men', because their way of thinking leads you down a DARK and dead-end path.
Chill out home boy
@@JimmyRiggle-w8n?
"We were one" thundering third. Great guys
Incredible production BRCC. Thank you
A different war in a different time but My Dad told me the same thing "The Most exciting terrifying time of his life “ (1940 /1965 the Argyles and then the Parachute Regt) This is One of the best Docu/history's i have ever seen
Prior service Army here. My heart weeps for you boys. Well done Black Rifle
So much love for u guys !! Im man enuf to say yes i cried ! Such love for each other to lay ur lives down one for another ! Thank you !
Joshua
From a civilian standpoint, I felt that and won't forget your stories. Thank you.
*Thank you for your service*
on America's Veterans Day 2024 🇺🇲
_We often unknowingly inherit a life of ignorance, from these great warriors & the ultimate sacrifices they have and will continue to make._
What 'service'?
How did this war serve us?
This is exactly the sort of story telling I would expect from the producers. REALITY! What an incredibly moving tribute to the marines. I also recommend reading "house to house" by David Bellavia to get the US Army's perspective on this operation.
This is such a great documentary. So many war “documentaries” on UA-cam are just random 10 second clips of war footage spliced together with a robot narrator over the top giving the textbook account of what happened. This is a real documentary. The men who actually fought, describing the war in their own words, top tier editing, and real pictures and footage of the men. This is the closest we can get as civilians to seeing what happened
This is great to see. I was with 2LAR in 2007-11 and seeing the storied history of the LAR battalions being told is awesome, thank you for telling their stories uncensored and raw. Great work, BRCC!
Destroyer from 08-15
This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seem
This was a very well made video. Thank you for sharing the stories of these men and their brothers.
My cousin did a few tours in Iraq and then onto Afghanistan, he joined up in 2002 and served til 2016. first all over the Middle East then onto American soil. Eavesdropped on him and my Dad(Ranger who was about 42 in 2006) and listened from the top of the basement steps to them have drinks and my cousin tell stories about Iraq and how horrific it was, but how he was dying to go back. since I was 8 I never forgot there conversation. Thank you to our service people and combat veterans who give everything they have at such a young age. God bless you.
Do u remember if they said which war was worse, IR of AFG?
@@DaRealVonStauffenberg it sounded to me that the invasion of IR was worse, as far as IEDs, and foreign fighters, plus a formal military. AFG was less intensity not sure why but I could recognize that in his speech. Then when ISIS surged in IR and Syria that was pretty horrific sounded like.
Damn good documentary. I never served. My grandfather was a raider in the pacific in WWII. I have always respected the marine corps. I say a sincere thank you to all that served no matter the branch. Special thanks to these men in this documentary. Hope you are finding peace. You and all your efforts are appreciated. Thank you.
The documentary of a generation. Thanks for not censoring it. Shit's real.
To take a city of 300k with only losing 151 troops in both battles for Fallujah just shows how tough and well trained the US Marines are. To lose even one man is devastating but to keep on pushing after the first one falls takes a lot of guts.
Watched every second of this, and what an unreal service, every single person who went there and either got home or never made it, you are all the worlds protectors and true heros❤️
It definitely gives a civilian a glimpse into what these brave men & women went threw ,and a smig of a clue what those who still live deal with each minute of every day !!!! This country owes you all a hell of alot more than what you were/are given....Thank you for your service will never ever be enough.... just know most of us civie's love you and are forever grateful to you for your service !!!
Love from the wheat & sunflower state of ks...your my hero s
Who did they serve exactly? What got accomplished? Absolutely nothing
@@williamkreth Anything and everything they did was worth more than anything you could do.
@mortarion9813 they went in. Devastated the city and locals. Innocent people died in the process. Then we gave the city back. Then we took it over again. And then we left the entire country leaving 1.5 billion worth of military equipment that the enemy Then took to use for themselves. Oh yes highly effective war that accomplished so much. As with most wars the us gets involved with, it was a complete waste of human life and resources. But that's cool keep praising murder and the war machine
One of the best docs I have seen in a long while. Appreciate you all doing this. God bless our troops.
This is the best documentary I have seen regarding this battle!! Badasses!!
Damned good job. One of the best war documentaries I have ever see .
These guys have always been my heroes growing up I remember writing to them in elementary school
They’re war criminals.
I think the mechanics deserve a shout out, doing their best to get any sort of protective vehicle up and going... I've done fixes for farm equipment during harvest ..... but fuck me, i can't imagine the pressure to keep your brothers safe.....
I am Canadian and I was never in the military but I have the utmost respect for anyone who serve,especially the US soldier that keep our freedom day after day.Thank you to all the vets and all the current soldier anywhere you are.
I appreciate the depth at which this was produced. Outstanding, thank you.
Thank you to everyone of you who do or have done things that will be with you forever, to serve is selfless so its okay to think of yourself if what you carry is heavier than you should carry. Thank you sincerely for all of the sacrifices.
This needs an award
Thank you guys.. this was so powerful.. my uncle was one of the first casualities of Gulf War 1, shot down on a mining mission over the harbor in his A-6.. made it to the ground near Um Qasr and the rest is unknown... it destroyed our family. Thank you.. bless you.. this is heartbreaking and eye opening and so many emotions, you guys still have eachother.. take care of eachother..
Happy BirthdayDevil Dogs!!! 0321 retired. Started clenching my jaw at 1:06.00 didn't realize it till the headache started.
Brady? Lol
This is by far the best doc I have ever watched
Thank you all for your sacrifices. I will never forget the brother’s that didn’t make it back and forever grateful for you warriors.
God bless you all and God bless America 🇺🇸 🍻!!!!
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Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️🔥 Thankyou for your service and sacrifices. 😢We will remember ❤ May God keep you all 🙏