Marines in World War II Commemorative Series
Contents Introduction Assault Preparations D-Day Suribachi The Drive North The Bitter End Iwo Jima's Costs, Gains, and Legacies Sources Biographies The Japanese Commander The Assault Commanders at Iwo Jima Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Special Subjects Rosenthal's Photograph of Iwo Jima Flag-Raising The Japanese 320mm Spigot Mortar Marine Corps Air Support During Iwo Jima The Marine's Zippo Tanks Iwo's Fire Brigades: The Rocket Detachments Amphibious Logistical Support at Iwo Jima Assault Divisions' Command Structures	CLOSING IN: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima by Colonel Joseph H. Alexander U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) Marines of Company E, 2d Battalion, 28th Marines, lower the first flag raised over Mount Suribachi, while other men raise a second flag which became the subject of Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's world-famous photograph. Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 112718
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