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Japanese Holdouts Give it up on Peleliu
The weather outside is frightful for us this evening. It’s been a year since we’ve had a winter storm as nasty as this one, and here in the middle of Iowa, we’ve got it way better t… more →
Today's History Lesson
The Pacific
wrote 1 week ago: On the lookout for the Imperial Japanese Army. In 2001, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, both known f … more →
Corsair fighter pilot recalls World War II
wrote 2 weeks ago: Capt. Wally Weber returns from a mission in his Corsair fighter. When this picture was shot, he was … more →
Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II by Joseph A. Springer
wrote 1 month ago: Joseph A. Springer sets the standard for how oral histories should be written with “Inferno: T … more →
Book Review: With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge
wrote 1 month ago: With the Old Breed (at Peleliu and Okinawa) by E.B. Sledge Copyright 1981 Presidio Press 315 pages R … more →
Movie Monday: "The Pacific - Crossing the airfield at Peleliu"
wrote 4 months ago: Today’s clip is from part five, of the HBO miniseries, The Pacific. Eugene Sledge and Robert L … more →
Claire van der Boom in Miniseries "The Pacific"
wrote 5 months ago: Well, now that we know we’ll soon be seeing Rachel Edwards back on Hawaii Five-0, here’s … more →
Micronesia under the Empire of Japan: before and after the War
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wrote 5 months ago: Recently a visitor named ‘hoihoi’ posted some links to a series of videos about the hist … more →
Movie Monday: "The Pacific - Landing on Peleliu"
wrote 6 months ago: Today’s clip is from part four, of the HBO miniseries, The Pacific. Eugene Sledge and Robert L … more →
Deep Creek man in 5 Pacific invasions in World War II
wrote 6 months ago: Bill Stevens, left, and his brother, Bob, are pictured during Christmas 1942 at their home in Framin … more →
Day Two in Hell
wrote 8 months ago: The Naval bombardment at Peleliu had gone on since September 12th. The invasion on the 15th was lite … more →
On This Day in History...
wrote 8 months ago: By NJCRLC Staff From our friends at JWR: [ T O D A Y I N H I S T O R Y ] On this day in . . . * … more →
Drennon Judy served aboard Battleship Pennsylvania during WW II
wrote 10 months ago: Drennon Judy is lined up on the deck of the Battleship Pennsylvania to receive his Purple Heart alon … more →
Sailor fought in 4 major Pacific battles during WWII
wrote 1 year ago: Earl Swillum of Port Charlotte, Fla. holds a letter he received from the Secretary of the Navy James … more →
Reason for World War II Buffs To Visit Palau
wrote 1 year ago: Known to many as the location for the bloodiest battles of World War II, war buffs will appreciate P … more →
Japanese Holdouts Give it up on Peleliu
wrote 1 year ago: The weather outside is frightful for us this evening. It’s been a year since we’ve had … more →
This day in history: December 8
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wrote 1 year ago: FDR speaks to CongressDec 8, 1941 – Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks to Congress (excerpts) … more →
Luca Brasi Swims With the Jellyfishes
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wrote 1 year ago: A jellyfish swims freely in Jellyfish Lake, Palau Due to my work schedule in Palau, I was unable to … more →
Обявяване стратегическо командване на Втората световна война Тихоокеанския театър
wrote 1 year ago: 14-ти август 2008 година Обявяване стратегическо командване на Втората световна война Тихоокеанския … more →
Обади се на митото: Световна война за сваляне на карти вече са достъпни
wrote 1 year ago: 19-ти март 2009 год. Обади се на митото: Световна война за сваляне на карти вече са достъпни Битката … more →
