On February 23, 1945

Eddies66 · 02-23-2024, 08:44 AM

The U.S. Marine Corps seized Mount Suribachi, the highest point of Iwo Jima Island, making an intense stand during WWII against Japan. This major victory at the Battle of Iwo Jima secured a valuable aircraft base for the U.S. and was a sign of impending defeat for Japan.

30,000 Marines of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions, under V Amphibious Corps landed on the shores of Iwo Jima, with another 40,000 Marines following. After a grueling battle resulting in 6,821 American lives being taken and roughly 21,000 Japanese lives, the U.S. overtook the summit.

The statement made by Admiral Nimitz, "Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue", epitomized the fighting of the U.S. Marines.

The flag is raised - On February 23, 1945, the first U.S. flag was placed on Mount Suribachi, which was then followed by the raising of a second, larger flag for ceremonial purposes.

It was at this conclusive point that Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal took the above 1945 Pulitzer Prize winning photograph entitled "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima." Five Marines of Company E (2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division) along with a Navy corpsman, raised the U.S. flag using an old water pipe as the post.

Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal was quoted as saying to General Howlin' Mad Smith:

"The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next five hundred years."

Greg Reimer 7376 · 02-23-2024, 11:53 PM

Another wonderful moment in U.S. military history. Thanks to all who made it happen.

02-23-2024, 08:44 AM	#1
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,120 Likes: 282 Liked 794 Times in 383 Posts	On February 23, 1945 The U.S. Marine Corps seized Mount Suribachi, the highest point of Iwo Jima Island, making an intense stand during WWII against Japan. This major victory at the Battle of Iwo Jima secured a valuable aircraft base for the U.S. and was a sign of impending defeat for Japan. 30,000 Marines of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions, under V Amphibious Corps landed on the shores of Iwo Jima, with another 40,000 Marines following. After a grueling battle resulting in 6,821 American lives being taken and roughly 21,000 Japanese lives, the U.S. overtook the summit. The statement made by Admiral Nimitz, "Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue", epitomized the fighting of the U.S. Marines. The flag is raised - On February 23, 1945, the first U.S. flag was placed on Mount Suribachi, which was then followed by the raising of a second, larger flag for ceremonial purposes. It was at this conclusive point that Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal took the above 1945 Pulitzer Prize winning photograph entitled "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima." Five Marines of Company E (2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division) along with a Navy corpsman, raised the U.S. flag using an old water pipe as the post. Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal was quoted as saying to General Howlin' Mad Smith: "The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next five hundred years."

02-23-2024, 11:53 PM	#2
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,111 Likes: 164 Liked 649 Times in 208 Posts	Re: On February 23, 1945 Another wonderful moment in U.S. military history. Thanks to all who made it happen.