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Penetrating Home Waters: Destroyer Sweep of Sagami Nada
An anti-shipping sweep conducted on July 22, 1945 was the first time US Navy ships entered the outer reaches of Tokyo bay since April 1939.
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Edgar Cole, 52nd Defense Battalion
Edgar Cole describes being drafted into the Marine Corps and the racism he experienced during his initial days in the service.
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Forgotten Fights: The Battle of Deir ez-Zor, July 1941
Syria became a battleground in July 1941, when British forces launched an invasion to secure their hold on the Middle East. General "Bill" Slim's strike at Deir-ez-Zor was a critical victory.
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Hershel “Woody” Williams, 3rd Marine Division
Hershel “Woody” Williams describes his actions on Iwo Jima for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Richard Baile, 9th Bomb Group
Richard Baile discusses the 9 March 1945 firebombing of Tokyo and how he feels about the raid today.
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