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FALLUJAH'S UNSUNG HEROES (PT 2)
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FALLUJAH'S UNSUNG HEROES — Part 2 (of 2)
The Rescue
Episode Summary Part 2 picks up at the exact moment the Marines of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines realize one of their own is trapped alone inside a hostile house deep in Fallujah's Jolan District. What follows is one of the fiercest small‑unit rescue fights of the entire battle — a desperate push through alleys, courtyards, and kill‑zones to reach a Marine who refuses to quit.
This episode brings listeners inside the rescue effort:
The squad leader making split‑second decisions under fire
The alley…
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