U.S. Marines Prepare For Fallujah Offensive

FALLUJA, IRAQ - NOVEMBER 6: White phosphorous smoke screens are fired by the U.S. Army as part of an early morning patrol, on November 6, 2004 on the outskirts of Falluja, Iraq. Several thousand U.S. troops are poised for a massive strike near the restive Suni and insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, and Iraqi President Allawi has warned that negotiations with local insurgents to reach a peaceful solution have nearly run their course. (Photo by Scott Nelson/Getty Images)