"...Marines on the ground, still engaged in combat, raised a spontaneous yell when they saw the flag. Screaming and cheering so loud and prolonged that we could hear it quite clearly on top of Suribachi..."
On this day in 1945, a flag was raised over Mt. Suribachi.
On this day in 1945, a flag was raised over Mt. Suribachi.
This is the picture that most of us know:
As you may know, the picture above was a second flag.
As you may know, the picture above was a second flag.
The controversy surrounding the "staged" photo (which wasn't) has unfortunately obscured, at times, the unfailing bravery displayed on that day.
It is the same every day when our heroes are in battle.
In tribute to these brave men, here is a photo of the first flag raising:
More US Marines earned the Medal of Honor on Iwo Jima
than in any other battle in US History.
The battle lasted 36 days.
By the time it was all over, there had been 25,851 U.S. casualties.
1 in 3 troops engaged were killed or wounded.
6,825 American lives were lost.
Virtually all 22,000 Japanese were killed.
You can find some information on this historic battle at: http://www.iwojima.com
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