Story by Cpl. Jeff Drew | II Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.26.2013
As the country reflects on the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the ground war in Iraq, one battle stands alone. The battle that drew first blood against the untested Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines; The battle where 18 Marines gave everything for their country and for the Corps; The battle that set the stage for a war not only against uniformed soldiers,......