Iwo Jima: A Brief Chronology
February 19 – D-day
• 0640-0800: Ships off Iwo; for 85 minutes, vessels bombard island from end to end.
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Military History
The Landing: From the Beaches of Iwo Jima to Suribachi’s Peak
The objective was to capture Mount Suribachi and Motoyama Airfield No. 1 on D-day. As the invading Marines quickly learned, …
Operation Detachment: The Strategy
The United States followed its successful plan for amphibious assaults on enemy-held islands, while the Japanese countered with a defense …
Across the Pacific
American planning for a war against Japan began as early as 1897, amid rising tensions over the state of the …
Why Iwo Jima?
By the summer of 1944, the war in the Pacific was clearly being won by the United States and its …
America’s Last Remaining Producer of Rare Earth Magnets for Defense (Sponsored)
The use of rare earth magnets is commonplace in many of today’s most advanced military products. Rare earth magnets power …
Submarine Development: A Survey of Submarine Visionaries and Pioneering Boats
The historical record is awash with examples of early peoples seeking to explore the underwater world. In a section of …
Submarines at War: From the Turtle to U-boats, Nuclear Submarines, and Unmanned Systems
For centuries, a nation’s maritime might was defined by its surface navy, with the battleship being the epitome of gunship …
Namesakes: Six USS Delawares in Naval History
The first USS Delaware was launched in July 1776, the month the fledgling United States declared its independence from Great …
Delaware and U.S. Navy History
Today we commission another great Navy vessel bearing the name USS Delaware. This presents a special opportunity to reflect on …