Feb 23, 1945 - Stars and Stripes raised over Iwo Jima

[KillerFord1977]

Five days into the battle of Iwo Jima, the Stars and Stripes were raised on Mt Suribachi
Greatest Generation

Top pic:
Photograph of Bill Genaust (L) and Joe Rosenthal taking pictures / film of Marines with the 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division, as they pose with the US Flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima - February 23, 1945

USMC - Bob Campbell Photographer

 

[SCraig]

And not a word on television about it. Thank you USMC, screw you US media.

 

[meistermash]

Thank you op.
I watched a couple of documentaries.

I watch or listen to a pod cast while I am reloading.
It's called "The unauthorised history of the pacific war podcast".

It's done very well and if you guys like history, check it out.