Comments on: Battle of Iwo Jima http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 22 May 2013 02:58:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Today in History: Raising the American Flag atop Mount Suribachi | My Strong Medicine http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-903270 Today in History: Raising the American Flag atop Mount Suribachi | My Strong Medicine Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:45:43 +0000 #comment-903270 [...] If you have the time, please read about how important this victory truly was during World War II. [...] [...] If you have the time, please read about how important this victory truly was during World War II. [...]

]]> By: Heartland Patriot http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-825468 Heartland Patriot Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:48:41 +0000 #comment-825468 Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone did NOT get killed on the beach. He and his men fought hard for some considerable amount of time before he was killed. His Navy Cross citation follows: GUNNERY SERGEANT JOHN BASILONE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: Navy Cross For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Leader of a Machine-Gun Section, Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly after landing when his company's advance was held up by the concentrated fire of a heavily fortified Japanese blockhouse, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone boldly defied the smashing bombardment of heavy caliber fire to work his way around the flank and up to a position directly on top of the blockhouse and then, attacking with grenades and demolitions, single-handedly destroyed the entire hostile strong point and its defending garrison. Consistently daring and aggressive as he fought his way over the battle-torn beach and up the sloping, gun-studded terraces toward Airfield Number 1, he repeatedly exposed himself to the blasting fury of exploding shells and later in the day coolly proceeded to the aid of a friendly tank which had been trapped in an enemy mine field under intense mortar and artillery barrages, skillfully guiding the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety, despite the overwhelming volume of hostile fire. In the forefront of the assault at all times, he pushed forward with dauntless courage and iron determination until, moving upon the edge of the airfield, he fell, instantly killed by a bursting mortar shell. Stouthearted and indomitable, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, by his intrepid initiative, outstanding skill, and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of the fanatic opposition, contributed materially to the advance of his company during the early critical period of the assault, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout the bitter conflict was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Basilone and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.[11] For the President, JAMES FORRESTAL Secretary of the Navy Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone did NOT get killed on the beach. He and his men fought hard for some considerable amount of time before he was killed. His Navy Cross citation follows:

GUNNERY SERGEANT JOHN BASILONE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:

Navy Cross

For extraordinary heroism while serving as a Leader of a Machine-Gun Section, Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands, 19 February 1945. Shrewdly gauging the tactical situation shortly after landing when his company's advance was held up by the concentrated fire of a heavily fortified Japanese blockhouse, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone boldly defied the smashing bombardment of heavy caliber fire to work his way around the flank and up to a position directly on top of the blockhouse and then, attacking with grenades and demolitions, single-handedly destroyed the entire hostile strong point and its defending garrison. Consistently daring and aggressive as he fought his way over the battle-torn beach and up the sloping, gun-studded terraces toward Airfield Number 1, he repeatedly exposed himself to the blasting fury of exploding shells and later in the day coolly proceeded to the aid of a friendly tank which had been trapped in an enemy mine field under intense mortar and artillery barrages, skillfully guiding the heavy vehicle over the hazardous terrain to safety, despite the overwhelming volume of hostile fire. In the forefront of the assault at all times, he pushed forward with dauntless courage and iron determination until, moving upon the edge of the airfield, he fell, instantly killed by a bursting mortar shell. Stouthearted and indomitable, Gunnery Sergeant Basilone, by his intrepid initiative, outstanding skill, and valiant spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of the fanatic opposition, contributed materially to the advance of his company during the early critical period of the assault, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout the bitter conflict was an inspiration to his comrades and reflects the highest credit upon Gunnery Sergeant Basilone and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.[11]

For the President,
JAMES FORRESTAL
Secretary of the Navy

]]> By: Ashley C http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-799249 Ashley C Thu, 03 May 2012 11:48:29 +0000 #comment-799249 This article definitely shows the strategies that were produced by both the Americans and the Japanese. This displays the incredible sacrifices and the hard work that went into taking/defending Iwo Jima; depending which side you look at. The article does a nice job of showing who took the island and how it all went down. This article definitely shows the strategies that were produced by both the Americans and the Japanese. This displays the incredible sacrifices and the hard work that went into taking/defending Iwo Jima; depending which side you look at. The article does a nice job of showing who took the island and how it all went down.

]]> By: Michael http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-798999 Michael Tue, 01 May 2012 12:43:24 +0000 #comment-798999 Very good article i liked the way your explained every aspect of the battle at Iwo Jima and at the end of the article gave plenty of credit to the United States Marine Corps for taking the island and sending on of the final blows to the Japanese military. Very good article i liked the way your explained every aspect of the battle at Iwo Jima and at the end of the article gave plenty of credit to the United States Marine Corps for taking the island and sending on of the final blows to the Japanese military.

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]]> By: Patricia Schaefer http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-212905 Patricia Schaefer Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:28:26 +0000 #comment-212905 I have been searching the internet for a list of names of the 7000 service men whom gave their lives at Iwoa Jima. I have relatives, whom have relatives I believe may be on that list. The wounds are old and deep and I was wondering if a list is available? I am particuliarly interested if there are 2 men from Windsor Locks Connecticut with the last name Nalon? Thanks. I have been searching the internet for a list of names of the 7000 service men whom gave their lives at Iwoa Jima. I have relatives, whom have relatives I believe may be on that list. The wounds are old and deep and I was wondering if a list is available? I am particuliarly interested if there are 2 men from Windsor Locks Connecticut with the last name Nalon? Thanks.

]]> By: G.W. Rosson http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-146368 G.W. Rosson Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29:08 +0000 #comment-146368 They say that the Japs had built a 7 story structure in Mt. Surubachi yet I can;t find any thing about it. Help--Help. Thanks S/Sgt. G.W. Rosson Phone 309-647-1444 They say that the Japs had built a 7 story structure in Mt. Surubachi yet I can;t find any thing about it. Help–Help. Thanks
S/Sgt. G.W. Rosson
Phone 309-647-1444

]]> By: Daniel http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-59545 Daniel Fri, 08 May 2009 18:01:32 +0000 #comment-59545 Well I would just like to say that this information has helped me on my World Studies Project Well I would just like to say that this information has helped me on my World Studies Project

]]> By: Riley Young http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-50661 Riley Young Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:45:44 +0000 #comment-50661 Thanks for the information! My grandfather fought in this battle, and survived, only to be killed in another battle. Without these Americans' sacrifices, what would America be today? Thanks for the information!

My grandfather fought in this battle, and survived, only to be killed in another battle.

Without these Americans' sacrifices, what would America be today?

]]> By: Richard Chiolino http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-iwo-jima.htm#comment-3309 Richard Chiolino Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:17:02 +0000 #comment-3309 thanks for all the hard work the men did on iwo.my father was killed march 4th on iwo thanks for all the hard work the men did on iwo.my father was killed march 4th on iwo

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