Jared Frederick stands at a memorial on top of Mt. Suribachi. He teaches history at Penn State Altoona and is the host of the new documentary “I Hiked Iwo Jima: A Virtual World War II Battlefield Tour ...
BOSTON (SHNS) – The feet that climbed Mount Suribachi move slower now. But they marched proudly into Memorial Hall on Wednesday to observe the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, greeted by ...
The following is adapted from “Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima," by Martha MacCallum, available Feb. 25 on Amazon and at bookstores near you. This ...
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I saw things on Iwo Jima I never thought I’d see
A powerful firsthand account reflecting on the realities of combat during the Battle of Iwo Jima. This story shares unforgettable moments from one of the most intense battles of World War II, offering ...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - They were dubbed the greatest generation; however, World War II veterans are dying at a rate of 400 a day, and with their passing, the world is losing countless stories and ...
SCRANTON, Pa. — Three Pennsylvania veterans were fighting in World War II at the battle of Iwo Jima 75 years ago. The battle claimed the lives of 6,800 U.S. Marines, leaving survivors like Ed ...
It was the morning of Feb. 19, 1945 and 19-year-old Corporal James Scotella had his orders: to invade the island of Iwo Jima. Scotella had joined the Marine Corps just a year and a half before, and ...
A vial of volcanic ash and black sand from the island of Iwo Jima, a Japanese flag dated 1945 and signed by World War II Marines, and the faded - but not forgotten - memories of a few good Marines ...
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) was named as as the Amphibious Squadron EIGHT Battle Efficiency (Battle 'E') winner by Rear Adm. Cynthia M. Thebaud, Commander, ...
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