Saturday, February 20, 2021

The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - Hitting the Beach in Iwo Jima

On 19 February 1945, Marines hit the beach at Iwo Jima. This photo was taken during one of the initial waves on the 19th showing Marines inbound, with only Mount Suribachi visible in front of them as they move towards one of the great meat grinders of the Pacific War.

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