Battle of Iwo Jima - Marine Corps Hardest Enemy

The Battle of Iwo Jima began 80 years ago. Listen to recordings from the frontlines
The Library of Congress preserved recordings from Marine Corp combat correspondents at Iwo Jima that included interviews with soldiers, music and the sounds of war.
The Battle of Iwo Jima - Marine Corps Hardest Enemy
Explore the brutal realities of the Battle of Iwo Jima—one of the bloodiest and most iconic battles in Marine Corps history. Discover the fierce Japanese defense led by General Kurabayashi, the strategic importance of the island,
Iwo Jima Day services surprised by appearance of 99-year-old battle survivor
The 36-day long battle for control of a heavily fortified pacific island, fought from the 19th of February through the 26th of March, 1945, has become such a significant part of Marine Corps lore
Boston commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima
The Marine Corps League held their 25th annual Iwo Jima Day Event in the Massachusetts State House to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the famed Pacific theater battle, with one of the last living Iwo Jima veterans in attendance.
Remembering the Battle of Iwo Jima on 80th anniversary
A statue stood tall and silent above the city of Fall River on the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. ABC6 stopped by Marine Corps League Detachment #1285 in Somerset on Wednesday to learn more about the monument,
Senators introduce resolution to honor 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima battle
Arkansas Senator John Boozman has joined Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to commemorate the 80th annive
Battle of Iwo Jima to be honored in Fredericksburg
A three-day long event will commemorate those who served in the battle between U.S. and Japanese troops.
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Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate
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 ...
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.
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Honor History: Special Screening of ‘Flags of Our Fathers’ at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
Join the National Museum of the Marine Corps for a special screening of Flags of Our Fathers at the National Museum of the Marine Corps Medal of Honor Theater to honor the 80th anniversary of the ...
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This NFL Player Lost Both Legs at Iwo Jima – and Rallied His Platoon to Keep Fighting
Jack Lummus' professional football career ended the moment a landmine blew off both of his legs at Iwo Jima. Lummus, a Marine Corps first lieutenant who died on March 8, 1945, at the age of 29 ...