The Story of the Medal of Honor Recipients in the Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle of World War II
The Story of the Medal of Honor Recipients in the Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle of World War II
When the smoke cleared on Iwo Jima in March 1945, 19,000 American Marines had been wounded and 7,000 were dead. Lasting over a month, Iwo was the Marines' bloodiest battle of the war. It was also the most highly decorated engagement in Marine Corps history.
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When the smoke cleared on Iwo Jima in March 1945, 19,000 American Marines had been wounded and 7,000 were dead. Lasting over a month, Iwo was the Marines' bloodiest battle of the war. It was also the most highly decorated engagement in Marine Corps history. This account details the battle, focusing on the 27 Americans who earned the Medal of Honor.