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36 Days of Hell: The Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima raged between the US Marines and Navy, and the Imperial Japanese Army. Tasked with capturing the ...
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100-Year-Old Battle of Iwo Jima Survivor Surprised With Tribute on Flight
In a now-viral video, a flight attendant honors a Battle of Iwo Jima survivor named Gordy, who celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2025.
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Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor war dead 80 years after one of WWII's fiercest battles
The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Despite expectations by the U.S. they ...
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Among the delegation to receive it was Yoshitaka Shindo, the grandson of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, who commanded Japan’s forces on Iwo Jima during the battle. “I think it’s really ...
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Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles
The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Despite expectations by the U.S ...