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Jul 18, 2024 · By Dennis Warden, Publisher. Ever since I read his first book, “Flags of Our Fathers,” I have been a loyal follower of the author James Bradley. His father, John Bradley, was one of the flag raisers on Iwo Jima. His second book, “Flyboys,” was another bestseller concerning World War II.
4 days ago · John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle for Henderson Field in the Guadalcanal campaign, and the Navy Cross posthumously for extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Aug 8, 2024 · Chandler W. Johnson. Chandler Wilce Johnson (October 8, 1905 – March 2, 1945) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He served as the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines during the battle of Iwo Jima, leading his battalion in capturing Mount Suribachi which later led to the flag being raised over ...
Jul 28, 2024 · Flags of Our Fathers is a 2006 American war film directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the 2000 book of the same name. The movie depicts the story of the six servicemen who raised the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi during the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, and the impact of this event on their lives.
Jul 19, 2024 · Referring to the epic World War II Battle for Iwo Jima, Bradley writes: It was America’s most heroic battle. More medals for valor were awarded for action on Iwo Jima than in any other battle...
Jul 23, 2024 · James Bradley describes the men involved in his book “Flags of Our Fathers.”. At 8:59, one minute ahead of the schedule set for Feb. 19, 1945, a first wave of the United States Marines 5th Division came ashore on the southeastern coast of Iwo Jima.
2 days ago · The Raid on Yontan was an Empire of Japan military operation carried out on the night of May 24–25, 1945 against Yontan Airfield on Okinawa. The airfield was recently seized by American forces during the first day of the Battle of Okinawa and was being used by United States Marine Corps and Army Air Force squadrons.
