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Last 600 Meters: The Battles of Najaf and Fallujah

In 2004, America fought the two deadliest battles of the Iraq War: Najaf, in the south, against the Shiite Mahdi militia, and Fallujah, in the west, against Sunni insurgents. The words and deeds of those who fought there reveal the ground truth.

Watch Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+

The battles of Fallujah and Najaf in 2004 were the two deadliest battles of the Iraq War. This film tells the story of these battles, not through narration, but through the words and deeds of those who fought there.

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Cpl. Piano's Story
Cemetery Battle

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