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7,000 Marines Dead - The Most Brutal WW2 Battle Iwo Jima
The invasion of Iwo Jima, known as Operation Detachment would see the USMC undertake a huge amphibious invasion of the ...
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75 years later, the Battle of Iwo Jima still haunts this veteran
Among the most brutal battles of World War II in the Pacific, the Battle of Iwo Jima began on February 19, 1945 and raged for 36 days, devastating the island stronghold. W. Eugene Smith ...
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Lowry: Remember Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone’s extraordinary heroism in World War II, from Guadalcanal to Iwo Jima, stands as a powerful ...
15 Clint Eastwood Movies That Are Pretty Much Perfect
Clint Eastwood has been an admirable force in front and behind the camera, reigning as one of the greatest performers and ...
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The Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington Heads for Iwo Jima
After the overhaul, the USS George Washington resumed forward deployment in Japan. Conducting flight drills on Iwo Jima ...
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Remains of 368 Japanese war dead laid to rest in National Cemetery
The number of people laid to rest at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery now totals 371,008, including some who died after ...
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F-35C jets join carrier-landing drills as USS George Washington preps for patrol
U.S. Navy pilots are preparing for the USS George Washington’s inaugural patrol from its new homeport in Japan, conducting ...
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Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Senkakus; USS Nimitz Back in the South China Sea
The People’s Liberation Army Navy Liaoning Carrier Strike Group is operating 124 miles north of the disputed Senkaku Islands ...
‘Death Before Dishonor’: Never forget true US heroes like John Basilone
On Memorial Day, we remember the likes of John Basilone to honor his sacrifice and to remind us of the blood and toil that ...