Ooh Rah! Marines 239th Birthday

These 7 Feats of BadAssery by the U.S. Marine Corps Show Why They Deserve An Ooh Rah On Their Birthday
IJ Review
BY VICTORIA TAFT
(5 HOURS AGO)

The U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 239th birthday on November 10th. Here are seven reasons why you should tip your cap and give an Ooh Rah to the men and women who are ‘always faithful’ to their duty and their country.

2. The Battle of Iwo Jima

The photo of the Iwo Jima battle you’ve probably never seen.
Image credit: Howard W. Whalen
United States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command

Despite weeks of bombing by U.S. warships to soften the target, by the time the amphibious assault by Marines began in February 1945, the Japanese fighters had gone inland, positioned themselves in caves and were ready to rock. It was sometimes hand to hand, bloody fighting.

The Marines finally–triumphantly–erected the American flag on the highest point of the island, Mount Suribachi, a month after the battle began. After taking the island, U.S. B-29s were able to use Iwo to resupply.

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