The War Horse published “Shadows of Fallujah,” a multimedia series that follows a platoon of Marines through Operation Phantom Fury, the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War, and examines their journey to heal 20 years later. The video documentary was released on Nov. 10, 2024, the 20th anniversary of the day the platoon invaded the city. TWH founder Thomas Brennan’s firsthand account of the battle was published four days later in collaboration with Mother Jones. Veterans, civilians, and senior Pentagon leaders described the reporting as “required reading” for elected officials and the broader American public due to its “heartbreaking, vivid, and brilliantly told” firsthand accounts of combat and its aftermath. Renowned military reporters described the reporting as “stunning” and “simply extraordinary … a powerful and unforgettable piece.”

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