The Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah

Overview

In 2004, the Iraq War witnessed two of its most lethal confrontations. The Battle of Najaf took place in the South against the Shiite Mahdi militia, while the Battle of Fallujah unfolded in the West against Sunni insurgents. These fierce urban clashes diverged from the high-tech warfare strategies the military had anticipated following the Gulf War in 1991, representing a stark reality of contemporary combat. The Last 600 Meters captures the essence of these battles, recounting the experiences and actions of those who fought on the front lines, revealing the gritty truth of war.