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Edward Bale began training for the invasion of Japan after the end of the combat on Okinawa. He knew what to expect of...

Deen remembers the fear that was prevalent among the replacements, yet they responded when it was time to fight. He...

[Annotator's Note: Robert J. Ferris was pilot with Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 232 (VMTB-232) and took part in the...

On Kunishi Ridge on 15 June [Annotators Note: 15 June 1945, Okinawa] Bailey and several other Marines went along the...

The first time William J. Twigger took fire from the Japanese was on 18 May [Annotator's Note: during the Battle of...

One night the men were on a 100 percent alert. Robert Akins was manning the 37mm antitank gun. Around two in the...

Adolph Wilson and the 5th Marine Division assaulted Iwo Jima [Annotator's Note: on 19 February 1945]. The island was...

In preparation for hitting the beaches, Joe Clapper said a soldier's main concern is that he has enough ammunition. He...

William Pierce tells the story of his duty on Guam while he was training for the invasion of the Japanese home islands...

Jack Houston returned to the United States around May 1946. He was discharged at the end of May or beginning of June in...

Around 21 June 1945, the 1st Marines [Annotator's Note: 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division] were relieved by the...

[Annotator's Note: Romus Valtin "R.V." Burgin served in the United States Marine Corps as a mortar section leader in...

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