February 19, 1945

Eddies66 · 02-20-2021, 09:41 AM

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jmcarter · 02-20-2021, 10:39 AM

Thanks for posting Eddie; the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation are humbling and retelling their stories for all the future generations is exactly what our duty as citizens requires.

Greg Reimer 7376 · 02-20-2021, 11:14 AM

Thanks for posting,Eddie. It's often necessary to re visit history in order to appreciate the people who made it happen.I especially like the phrase that as the Marines last another 500 years, so will the USA. Thanks to all who serve and have served our Country.

Eddies66 · 02-20-2021, 11:23 AM

The actual death toll was kept from the American people until after the War. Over 6000 Marines and sailors gave their lives for this 2.5 mile wide piece of real estate. 27 Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor for courageous conduct during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” — Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy & Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II

Eddies66 · 02-23-2021, 03:03 PM

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Eddies66 · 02-23-2021, 03:06 PM

The 76th anniversary of the start of the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima is Wednesday. The battle is probably best remembered for the Feb. 23 flag raising atop Mount Suribachi, immortalized in a news photograph and a famous statue in Arlington, Va.

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02-20-2021, 09:41 AM	#1
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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,118 Likes: 1,970 Liked 2,678 Times in 850 Posts	Re: February 19, 1945 Thanks for posting Eddie; the sacrifices made by the Greatest Generation are humbling and retelling their stories for all the future generations is exactly what our duty as citizens requires. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

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Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,110 Likes: 164 Liked 646 Times in 207 Posts	Re: February 19, 1945 Thanks for posting,Eddie. It's often necessary to re visit history in order to appreciate the people who made it happen.I especially like the phrase that as the Marines last another 500 years, so will the USA. Thanks to all who serve and have served our Country.

02-20-2021, 11:23 AM	#4
Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,120 Likes: 282 Liked 794 Times in 383 Posts	Re: February 19, 1945 The actual death toll was kept from the American people until after the War. Over 6000 Marines and sailors gave their lives for this 2.5 mile wide piece of real estate. 27 Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor for courageous conduct during the Battle of Iwo Jima. “Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” — Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy & Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet during World War II

02-23-2021, 03:03 PM	#5
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Eddies66 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA Posts: 1,120 Likes: 282 Liked 794 Times in 383 Posts	Re: February 19, 1945 The 76th anniversary of the start of the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima is Wednesday. The battle is probably best remembered for the Feb. 23 flag raising atop Mount Suribachi, immortalized in a news photograph and a famous statue in Arlington, Va. https://images01.military.com/sites/...sing_2400.jpeg Last edited by Eddies66; 02-23-2021 at 03:16 PM.