Iwo Jima: WWII in the Pacific
80 years ago, American Marines won a costly victory on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima.
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Major Pacific Battles
By April 1945, the war in Europe had ended with Allied victory, but the Pacific theater was yet to see its deadliest days. The final land battle of World War II took place a mere 350 miles from ...
This Legendary WW2 Vessel Helped Conduct the Doolittle Raids
The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...
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The race to recover the remains of Australian WWII servicemen
The remains of thousands of Australian servicemen who died in the Pacific Theatre during World War II have yet to be repatriated and time is running out to find them.
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WWII vets return to the Philippines eight decades after Manila liberation
Two American veterans of World War II who fought to free the Philippines in 1945 are headed back to help mark the 80th ...
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Pacific War author’s ‘Guam,’ due in March, fills a void
“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II,” is No. 8 on James Hallas’ well-regarded list of titles covering ...
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36 Days of Hell: The Battle of Iwo Jima | WWII Documentary
The Battle of Iwo Jima raged between the US Marines and Navy, and the Imperial Japanese Army. Tasked with capturing the ...
This WW2 Aircraft Carrier Went Beyond the Call of Duty
Naval vessels are staffed by some of the most courageous people in uniform you’ll ever meet. This was doubly true ...
#TBT: National Museum of the Pacific War honors Iwo Jima heroes with commemorative event
To honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, the National Museum of the Pacific War is hosting a three-day ...