Audio Clip: 02.19.1945 – Live Coverage Of U.S. Marines Landing On Iwo Jima
WWII History - 02.19.1945 Live Coverage Of US Marines Landing On Iwo Jima [4:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download“The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.
By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
–Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
Members of the Marine Corps Dog platoon head to the front lines – great assets in this type of operation due to their ability to find snipers and as speedy messengers
Members of the Marine Corps Dog platoon head to the front lines – great assets in this type of operation due to their ability to find snipers and as speedy messengers
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Jessica Martin
February 24, 2010 at 11:13 pm
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Ellen
March 11, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Here’s some great WWII Pacific photos: http://todayspictures.slate.com/20100311/