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This week in the War, 19–25 February 1945: Iwo Jima

Posted on February 24, 2017 by secondbysecond

This week in the war, on 19 February 1945, US Marines landed in force on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima, only seven hundred or so miles from Tokyo. The landing was supported by the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, commanded … Continue reading →

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In the news: 237th Anniversary of the US Marine Corps—10 November 2012

Posted on November 10, 2012 by secondbysecond

The United States Marine Corps was created in Philadelphia, two hundred and thirty-seven years ago today, on 10 November 1775. The memorial shown to the left is dedicated to the men and women of the US Marine Corps who died … Continue reading →

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