The Young Marines on Iwo Jima
BY YM/SGT. MAJ. MEGAN LYNCH – National Young Marine of the Year 2019-2020
Thirty-six days, 70,000 U.S servicemen, 7,000 lives …
Naval Forces
Charles W. Lindberg: Iwo Jima First Flag-Raiser
Charles W. Lindberg’s life changed 10 days after he was evacuated from Iwo Jima. While lying in a military hospital …
The Two-Flag Raisings on Iwo Jima
“There goes the flag!” – The cry from Marines and sailors upon seeing the raising of the first flag
John …
Hershel “Woody” Williams: Battle of Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient
Hershel “Woody” Williams fought on Guam and Iwo Jima during World War II. On Iwo Jima, his actions during a …
Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue
“This will be the bloodiest fight in Marine Corps history. We’ll catch seven kinds of hell on the beaches, and …
The Longest Month: From the Airfields to the Sea
The capture of Mount Suribachi is the ultimate symbol of triumph in military history. However, it was only the beginning …
Life on the Island
THE SITE FOR THE MOST LEGENDARY BATTLE IN MARINE CORPS HISTORY WAS A DAMP, DESOLATE, VOLCANIC ISLAND THAT REEKED OF …
Iwo Jima: A Brief Chronology
February 19 – D-day
• 0640-0800: Ships off Iwo; for 85 minutes, vessels bombard island from end to end.
• …
The Landing: From the Beaches of Iwo Jima to Suribachi’s Peak
The objective was to capture Mount Suribachi and Motoyama Airfield No. 1 on D-day. As the invading Marines quickly learned, …
Operation Detachment: The Strategy
The United States followed its successful plan for amphibious assaults on enemy-held islands, while the Japanese countered with a defense …