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Editorial: the sting of battle

Article Abstract:

The US Marines have been involved in numerous battles during their history, but perhaps none were a greater challenge than the battle for Iwo Jima, during World War II. It is this battle that inspired the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington VA.

Author: Glasgow, John P., Jr
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
Editorial

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Our flag's unfurled

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The history of the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, is described. The event signaled victory in the battle for the island, and resulted in one of the best-known photographs to emerge from World War II.

Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2001
Photographers, Portrayals, Works, Excerpt, Rosenthal, Joseph

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Sam Browne belts and swaggersticks; sometimes the most subtle changes provide the biggest improvements

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A Marine Corps Reserve officer laments the passing of the swaggerstick and the Sam Browne belt as part of the dress uniform. The advantages of both are described.

Author: Hooker, Daniel L.
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2000
Clothing, Uniforms, Military, Military uniforms, Marines

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Subjects list: United States, History, Battle of Iwo Jima, 1945, United States. Marine Corps
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