The Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19 – March 26, 1945), or Operation Detachment, produced undoubtedly some of the fiercest and hardest fighting seen by the United States Marines during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. On this day, February 23rd, 1945, Joe Rosenthal took the photograph that would forever immortalize the Marine Corps in the eyes of America and the world.
"Semper Fi"
If interested, you can read more on the history of the battle and the raising of the flag at the supplied links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_the_Flag_on_Iwo_Jima
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iwo_Jima#Aftermath
Edisto Joe
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