The Imperial Household Agency is considering a visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the island of Iwo Jima in April to pay respects to soldiers killed in World War II, people familiar ...

The photo of U.S. Marines raising the American flag over Mount Suribachi after the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima against ...

The Iowa Goldstar Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston is hosting an event Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of ...

Corporal Don Graves was in a fox hole on Iwo Jima, close to Japanese lines, when he heard a Japanese soldier inviting him over. By Paul Szoldra Updated on Feb 23, 2021 The Battle of Iwo Jima ...

When there was wind, it was an eructation. The volcanic vents on Iwo Jima are still active. The name means "Sulfur Island" in Japanese. The visiting Marines were not allowed to smoke or swim or ...

“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II,” is No. 8 on James Hallas’ well-regarded list of titles covering ...

To honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, the National Museum of the Pacific War is hosting a three-day ...

One of World War II's most famous and lasting images is the photograph of U.S. Marines raising a flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. Thousands of Americans died to gain control of this tiny island.

The National Museum of the Pacific War will commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with a special three-day event, Iwo Jima – 80 ...

“Think of these guys that literally laid down their life for the cause there at Iwo Jima,” Whipple said ... for our Hero of the Month honors, visit the nomination page. Since humility is ...

The two top defense officials may together attend a Japan-U.S. joint memorial service on March 29 on the Pacific island of ...

Iwo Jima measured only 8 square miles ... Japan surrendered, sparing both countries that final battle. Tunnyhill did visit Japan, though, when his unit was assigned to postwar occupation in ...