BLUF

Former US Marine Kristopher Battles is now artist-in-residence at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. His painting ‘Operation Phantom Fury — Fallujah 2004’ depicts the house-to-house fighting that defined the Second Battle of Fallujah (Iraq).

Learning Outcomes 

  • Understand the importance that art can have on reflection and catharsis.
  • Recognise the impact the Battle of Fallujah had on US soldiers.
  • Broaden knowledge of the two battles for Fallujah in 2004.

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