The Marine Corps Strategy For Fight The Japanese During World War II

One of the most famous photographs in history was taken by Joe Rosenthal at the Battle of Iwo Jima, during the Second World War. The American people on a whole embraced this photo and saw it as a firm success for the army, so the government knowing that the war needed lots of added funds decided to cease this opportunity and sent the survivors of the flag razing on a propaganda based bond drive for the army. Clint Eastwood in the way he directed the film showed just how different an image of war is compared to a real war. Clint Eastwood allowed the viewer to get an insight to all three survivors of the photo and this gave an insight to how the war on Iwo Jima and the image that gave them a entirely different course in the war. The

Iwo Jima veteran, Hershel Woodrow Williams remembers, “The flag going up on Mount Suribachi, on Japanese territory, was something that we as marines really needed.”

The battle for Iwo Jima was very important to the U.S during the second world war. The island became very important later on during the war due to its near proximity to the Japanese mainland, the islands. Also, the three airfields already constructed could be used as runways so any planes which were damaged near Japan could make an emergency landing. One of the most important events of the battle was the photograph which also became a huge morale booster for the U.S. It helped American morale because It symbolized American bravery. The famous picture was taken of U.S marines raising the U.S flag on top of Mt. Surabachi. The battle for Iwo Jima was very important because without the troops the island and its many assets could not

Jeremiah O’Brien. The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien is the most important landmark for us a citizens to preserve for the future generations because it represents the American will to prevail. It represents the American will because the O’Brien was constantly delivering supplies to the troops at D-day even though it was extremely dangerous. Another important reason regarding the O’Brien at D-day is when the future generations look at D-day many of them just study the storming the beaches and the battles that ensued, but if the O’Brien is preserved for our the future they will be able to study the whole picture behind D-day and how much it actually took to win the war. The preservation of the O’Brien is also important because represents the many civilians that helped win World War Two and that even if and American was not listed in the military there was still a way for them to help. In the end although I personally think that the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien is the most important of the landmarks to preserve for the youth, all the landmarks, museums, and cemeteries that I went to are important. All these places are important because they allow us as historians to look into the past and get a first hand look at the lives that people lived in the past and the hardships they experienced. Lastly, I enjoyed this experience because I had never been to any of the place on the list and these places have allowed me to learn all about important parts of our local

The historical site is also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. The majestic sculpture is located in Arlington and is dedicated to all active Marine Corps personnel who have died since 1775. The historical site is also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. The majestic sculpture is located in Arlington and is dedicated to all active Marine Corps personnel who have died since

Joe Rosenthal’s picture of the flag being raised at Iwo Jima is truly remarkable. The idea that he could capture the moment of the six marines hauling the American flag up the side of the mountain is impressive. Those man of history were Sergeant Michael Strank, Corporal Harlon Block, and Private First Class Franklin Sousley who sadly were killed in action over the next few days. The three surviving flag-raisers in the photograph were Corporals Rene Gagon, Ira Hayes, and Harold Scultz.

In Flags of Our Fathers, Bradley’s main focus derives from an iconic photograph of the flag raising which was taken in Iwo Jima. The photograph consists of six marines including his father John Bradley. This image create a great curiosity as Bradley was determined to find out more about each of the men in the picture. It is ironic in a sense that even though he is related to one of the men in the picture, he is completely unaware of the details behind the photograph. Bradley explains that his father did not speak of the events that took place at Iwo Jima. He also states that there was no copy of the iconic photograph present in their home. He yearns to find out about the

Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley is the chronicle of one of the most memorable moments in America’s military history. James Bradley achieves to capture in this book, moments of sadness, sorrow, majesty, and immortality of these six boys that raised the flag at Iwo Jima. The picture that immortalized that moment tells a story that represents all men that survived and died for America in that island. James Bradley’s quest for answers, for knowledge and for keeping the honor of these man alive, makes this book a true American History testimony. It was only the replacement of a flag but it became the most famous picture in military history. James Bradley’s mission to bring these boys back to life, and forever keep them in the country’s memory makes this book an entertaining and horrifying war tale. The flag raisers as they were called, were just six boys dreaming with the glory of war and the honor of combat. Unfortunately none of that was found in 1945 when they landed in the “sulfur island” of Iwo Jima. Horror and death were the only common themes in the lives of the men that fought for thirty five days against a “ghost” enemy.

The true heroes are those who didn’t return from the island, those who died fighting for us in the war. The author’s father had said something once to him as a child, “Your teacher said something about heroes… I want you to always remember something. The heroes of Iwo Jima are the guys who didn’t come back.” (Bradley 343) The authors father told him when he was in the third grade that he would not make a speech in front of his class because he doesn’t see himself as a hero rather just a survivor. They should just report the truth, John Bradley said: “It took everyone on that island and the men on the ships offshore to get the flag up on Suribachi.” (Bradley 285) John Bradley, Ira and Rene are being embodied to represent themselves as special, as the heroes among the marines on Iwo Jima. However, they insist that they are no more heroes than anyone else in that battle. The only words ever spoken by John Bradley in front of a camera were, “I was in a certain place at a certain time. None of us are real heroes; we all just jumped in and lent a hand.” (Bradley 352) James Bradley was an honorable man who did not bask in glory and including the other two survivors always knew that they have all been heroes in their own rights, but they prefer to remain humble, as those who died on the islands were real heroes.

First, there is hidding meaning in terms of iconographical layer in both of the two pictures. Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima is a picture released on 1945, by Joe Rosenthal. It is portraying about five a United States Navy and United States Marines corpsman raising an U.S. flag at the top of Suribachi Mount, after the Battle on Iwo Jima island during World War II. The photograph was very famous and popular, to the extent that it had being reprinted thousand times in that period of time. The five soldiers in the picture is representing the American navy who engaged in the war against Japan taking place in the Iwo Jima – an island in Pacific Ocean which is referring to the bundle of land the soldiers are standing on.

It’s entirely contrived” (LaSalle). Historians and military experts had differing opinions about the Pearl Harbor movie. One historian’s reaction to this film is that “we should embrace it! Yes, embrace it. The film has inspired a new interest in this history in many of its viewers” (Sarantakes).

Iwo Jima is remembered now and will always be remembered as a horrific battle. Even

This historical event is very important to American People. This is how we as citizens received our freedom. This event also helped the nation to progressed over the past years, to become a better nation. I feel like if this event didn’t occur than we as nation would not be able to accomplish the things we had accomplished today.

The Pacific island of Guadalcanal is well-known for its pivotal role in World War II, with the classic "battle of Guadalcanal" becoming forever preserved in films and books as to turning the tide in favor of the American Allies in the Pacific theater in the early 1940's.

I think that this film gave me a much better understanding of the historical period. This was a huge time for all of America. Everybody was worried and scared that these men might not make it back. I think it was a wakeup call to all of America that we aren’t invincible and that going to space is a very dangerous thing to do. The film made me want to learn more about this