Scott's Reviews > No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah

Extremely well told story of the Battle for Fallujah. The first and second battle for Fallujah, which took place in April 04 and November 04 respectively. Bing West puts you into battle with the Marines and tells numerous harrowing tales of frontline bravery and valor. Bing West also tells of the events that occurred behind the scenes and the causes and propellants of the battle and of the political alliances, betrayals and compromises that shaped the battle and caused it to be split up into two phases instead of one decisive blow that would have ended the insurgency in one swift stroke of US military might. Bing West also does a good job of setting the stage for the battle by explaining what led up to and the aftermath of the battle, as well as the peripheral effect the battle had on the overall war, public opinon of the war and Iraq as a whole.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, military or war or a good fast paced action filled read.