The Battle of Iwo Jima - Marines remember their heritage

The Battle of Iwo Jima was the only battle in Marine Corps history where more Marines lost their lives than the enemy. Even still, from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, Marines fought and bled to secure a valuable assets for the United State's Pacific Fleet. On the fifth day, a contingent from the 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, climbed Mount Suribachi and raised an American Flag. The photo of five Marines and a Navy corpsman holding the flag became a symbol of hope for the war effort in the Pacific and the Marine Corps. Twenty-seven Medals of Honor were awarded to American service members for actions on Iwo Jima. The seizure of Iwo Jima eliminated a strong defense near Japan's mainland, and gave the United States a much-needed resupply point in the advance toward Japan.

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[MrIhatespork]

I'm Army man but, the Marines kick ass. I know. Because when I was 11 one threw me into a wall. I deserved it, I won't lie.

God Bless the Marines.

[MrShanesink]

im excited to start my life as a marine

[JDHalstengard]

America's greatest generation. God Bless WWII veterans.

[1RadicalDreamer]

THE MARINES HAVE IWO JIMA.

THE ARMY HAS D-DAY.

TWO BATTLES THAT WILL FOREVER LIVE IN THEIR HISTORIES.

[WhereIsMyDinnerWoman]

@MrIhatespork - Hey, Marine or not, still appreciate your service! Hooah!

[LastXdeth]

The US had more casualties overall, not more deaths. The Japanese lost 3 times more lives than the Americans.

[TheGoldGunGirl]

@MrShanesink HooRah! 

[limeheadrickey]

@christhegreatish the man your talking about was a ww1 vet, and ya he was 112, but im talking about ww2, but i wish i clould have known a ww1 vet

[metalmad101]

@christhegreatish He was the last WW1 vet. There is still a lot of WW2 veterans around today.

[christhegreatish]

@limeheadrickey sorry but the last vet just recently died i think a couple weeks ago he was like 112 or some crazy shit like that man but if they were still alive i'd want to meet one too man

[MrIhatespork]

@pianoman3 God Bless.