Originally Posted by
NavyFlyer
I was fortunate enough to hike from the airfield on Iwo Jima down time the beaches/landing sites, and then climb Mt. Suribachi. On the way back, we were able to go through some of caves on the island.
It was hot, steamy and the waves were treacherous. The sand was deep on the beaches, and there was a lot of exposed area between the water and any cover whatsoever.
Massive respect for our Marine brethren who fought some amazing battles. Too many young lives lost...
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I just read “Countdown 1945” by Chris Wallace. It covers the period between when Truman became president (and didn’t know the Manhattan Project existed) and the dropping of the bomb. More than half of the total casualties in the Pacific occurred during the time from when he became VP until the end of the war. It was a very good read.