Valin Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Iwo Jima.com D-Day February 19, 1945 – Shortly before 2am on Feb. 19, 1945, the Navy’s big guns opened up on Iwo Jima again, signaling the beginning of D-Day. After an hour of punishment, the fire was lifted, leaving Iwo smoking as if the entire island were on fire. (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Marine who led WWII charge up Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima diesFeb. 11 2016The Marine who led the charge to place the first American flag above Iwo Jima has died.First Lt. John Wells, 94, died Feb. 11 at the Arvada Care Rehabilitation Center in Arvada, Colorado.Wells received the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and Purple Heart after leading his Marines in a frontal assault up the slopes of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.He didn’t make it to the top after taking multiple enemy rounds, but continued to command, leading his men to victory. His platoon raised the first flag atop the mountain, hours before the iconic photo of the second flag raising was captured. (Snip) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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