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BEST OF (#28 OF 489) IWO JIMA (PT 1): NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC
IWO JIMA: NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC (PT I): the US makes the tough decision to attack the well-fortified island of Iwo Jima, and does so beginning on Feb. 18th, 1945, with heavy losses. This episode covers the US attack through day one. Conclusion coming in two weeks.
Mentioned in this episode: The #NavahoCodeTalkers, John Basilone, Pete Stein, Darrell S Cole (The Reluctant Bugler), #USSYorktown, #IwoJima, Mt. Suribachi, D-Day at Iwo, #USMarines
Part Two will feature: The Story of the Flags at Iwo Jima, The Battle,Heroism
Names: Glenn M Stroven USMC, Lt. Gen. F Lawrence Snowden USMC, Cpt…
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