Pfc. Duane Tunnyhill of Omaha was ready to die with his fellow Marines at Iwo Jima. He survived and lived another 80 years to become the last man ...
Sands of Iwo Jima This is a vast saga [by Harry Brown] of a marine platoon whose history is traced from its early combat training through its storming of Iwo Jima's beaches to the historic flag ...
John Wayne's Vietnam War film The Green Berets was backed by the government, portraying a very narrow view of the ...
The Imperial Household Agency is considering a visit by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the island of Iwo Jima in April to pay respects to soldiers killed in World War II, people familiar ...
Heritage Distilling (CASK) Company unveiled its latest tribute in the Salute Series: the “Battle of Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition” in partnership with the Marine Raider Foundation.
Every man that’s been in combat knows that sometimes funny things happen.” The Battle of Iwo Jima, which began Feb. 19,... Here’s What You Need To Remember: “There’s humor in combat.
Kellerman commented, “This ‘Iwo Jima: 80th Anniversary Edition’ is more than a whiskey; it’s a tribute to the resilience and spirit of America’s heroes, where uncommon valor was common.” ...
Before directing Second World War companion films Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima in his later life, he played lead roles in Where Eagles Dare and Kelly’s Heroes. Both classics ...
Anytime I see the heroic Marines raising the flag after the Battle of Iwo Jima on my television screen, I pause the TV to enjoy looking at this historic photograph a little longer. Unfortunately ...
Over 90% of eThekwini’s beaches are currently open for swimming. Picture: iStock As thousands of South Africans prepare to welcome 2025 at the nation’s beaches, some popular swimming spots are ...