Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles
IWO-TO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and ...
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Hawaii-based Marine carries on his great-grandfather’s Iwo Jima legacy
One of 27 Marines awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, Justice left a four-generation legacy of service that is still going strong. Now a Marine ...
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Harry George and Iwo Jima
They needed a safe haven. Iwo Jima, halfway between Tokyo and the Marianas, was ideal. American landing strips on Iwo Jima would not only provide emergency assistance, but could also be a base for ...
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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 ...
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PHOTOS: The battle that led to the iconic Iwo Jima photo
A Landing Ship Medium is seen smoking after it took two direct hits from Japanese artillery on Iwo Jima. The ship and its men managed to safely unload the cargo of Marine tanks. “Raising the ...
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Hegseth vows to strengthen alliance with Japan as he joins Iwo Jima memorial service
About 70,000 American troops fought at Iwo Jima from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the U.S. tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Nearly 7,000 Marines and ...