Conspicuous Gallantry at Tarawa: Alexander “Sandy” Bonnyman’s Medal of Honor
•February 1, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
Sandy Bonnyman led the way for other marines during a bloody assault and earned the medal of honor. More »
•February 1, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
Sandy Bonnyman led the way for other marines during a bloody assault and earned the medal of honor. More »
•January 22, 2019 • Read Comments (2)
Don Crain and the 2nd Amphibious Tractor Battalion hit Red Beach 2 at Tarawa. More »
•January 21, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
Led by Medal of Honor recipient Joe Foss, VMF-115 compiled an outstanding combat record. More »
•January 13, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
To neutralize the major Japanese base at Rabaul, American troops would need to take Bougainville in the Soloman Islands. More »
•January 13, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
One of the world’s busiest airports is named for World War II ace and 1937 U.S. Naval Academy graduate Edward H. “Butch” O’Hare. More »
•January 12, 2019 • Be the First to Comment
The savage final land battle between “the eagle and the sun” was America’s longest and bloodiest campaign in the Pacific Theater. More »
•December 31, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
One of D-Day’s lesser known battles was also one of its fiercest. More »
•December 23, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
The 1st Marine Division staged a bloody amphibious assault for a questionable prize. More »
•December 17, 2018 • 1 Comment
A young Marine remembers his introduction to combat. More »
•December 16, 2018 • Be the First to Comment
A collection of World War II Marine Corps photographs bears witness to the effect of war on the young combatants. More »
