How one soldier wiped an entire enemy squad in Fallujah

Its hard to believe what US Army SSG Bellavia did to try to save his squad in Fallujah Iraq. It’s unbelievable how much he turned his life around from feeling like a weak man to leading the most intense battle in Fallujah. He’s been called the Audie Murphy of our generation. In February 2004, SGT David Bellavia deployed with the 2nd Battalion 2nd infantry regiment, 1st ID. They were stationed outside Fallujah. He was a squad leader responsible for the lives of his soldiers. His platoon was tasked with searching and clearing houses in Fallujah. They were already engaged in months of fierce close quarters fighting. Bellavia was no longer bothered by fear at this point. He was fueled by it. By this time he had transformed from what he felt like was a weak man into a reliable leader who was ready for whatever this war could throw at him. On the tenth house they were clearing he would be pushed beyond the limits of fear and hostility that soldiers normally have to endure. When they approached the infamous house
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