Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...

The Battle of Iwo Jima raged between the US Marines and Navy, and the Imperial Japanese Army. Tasked with capturing the ...

In a now-viral video, a flight attendant honors a Battle of Iwo Jima survivor named Gordy, who celebrated his 100th birthday in February 2025.

The Battle of Iwo Jima took place from Feb. 19, 1945 to March 26, 1945 with heavy casualties suffered on both sides, according to DOD. Marines raise the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima ...

The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Despite expectations by the U.S. they ...

Trimble died on Iwo Jima on March 1, 1945 at age 19 ... of the Young Marines and planted in honor of the 1945 battle. After the flag raising, the Young Marines were joined by military and civilian ...

“He had taken a flag off of a Japanese soldier in one ... who commanded Japan’s forces on Iwo Jima during the battle. “I think it’s really incredibly special to see him give that back ...

The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Despite expectations by the U.S ...