In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.

The hill in question was code named Sugar Loaf by the Marines. The unassuming little hill did not appear to be anything more than a bump in the road to the Marines who lay in their positions on the morning of May 12, 1945, just a quick objective to take in a day or less. Eight days later they would find out how wrong their assumptions had been.

The technology of the Manhattan Project didn't just find its way into bombs--it powers submarines and other ships today.

R.V. Burgin and his fellow Marines were dug in on Walt’s Ridge during the Battle of Cape Gloucester.

The first bomber to hit Japan after Pearl Harbor, the B-25 Mitchell was found in every theater of the war and was a rugged, multipurpose bomber beloved by her aircrew for its survivability and ease to fly.

One of the best fighters of World War II, the F4U Corsair tormented the Japanese from Guadalcanal until the end of the war.

For generations the symbol of loyalty and faithfulness has been a dog. Here we feature some loyal dogs whose loyalty deserves attention.

In 1942, a submarine skipper grew frustrated when a requisition for an essential item was cancelled. His response is still famous in the Navy today.

Hart describes how as a civilian he was rescued by American paratroopers in the Philippines, and the debt he feels he owed the country that saved him.

In this clip, Renstrom gives a chilling account of the Japanese and civilian suicides at Marpi Point on Saipan.

Building a Collection of World War II aircraft 60 years after the war has been a challenging aspect of building the Museum collection.

In the bloodiest of battles in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.