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I know that one winner of the Bronze Star with Combat 'V' was Warrent Officer Frederick A Gonzalez, Jr. Another was US Naval Intelligence Officer Charles C. Stanley, Jr. who wrote a major portion of the landing operations plan for the battle of Iwo Jima.
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Where was battle of Iwo Jima fought?
It was fought on the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific. Here is a link to a map of the region. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Iwo_jima_location_map.png Copy and Paste the web address into your address bar.
How did Americans win the battle of Iwo Jima?
The Battle of Iwo Jima was especially fierce because it was Japan's last "stepping stone", or to be technical, island. It was neccesary for the Allies to conquer the island because the isand that included thousands of Japanese troops encased in a series of heavily armored pillboxes and they would radio back to mainland Japan ahead of time when American bombers roared overhead to wreak havoc among the Japanese. Whatever was on Iwo Jima, the Japanese had had many years, even before the war started, to put it there. Why did the Americans win the Battle of Iwo Jima? The US had much more troops than the Japanese that received more training and were better equipped. Defeat for the Japanese was inevitable.
Did the actor Lee Marvin fight on Iwo Jima?
No. My dad served in the 5th division and was on Iwo and has a book on every name that served on Iwo and Lee Marvin is not listed anywhere in any division that served there.Type your answer here...
What is difference between a Bronze Star and a Bronze Star First Oak Leaf Cluster?
The oak leaf cluster indicates that the decoration has been awarded a second time. Thus a bronze star with oak leaf cluster means the person won two bronze stars. Michael Montagne
Has Ireland ever won any medals or awards in the olyimpics?
They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.They have won 9 gold, 8 silver and 11 bronze medals at summer Olympics.
Winner of iwo jima?
My uncle received the Bronze Star for Iwo Jima. I have pictures of him receiving the medal and newspaper clippings reporting the event.
Who won the batttle of Iwo Jima?
The United States.
What was the outcome at the battle of Iwo Jima?
Allied Forces won.
Did the Japanese or the Americans win the battle of Iwo Jima?
The Americans and Allied Forces won the battle of Iwo Jima and most of the battles to take back the islands on the island hopping campaign.
Who won the Oscar for Sound Editing in 2006?
Letters from Iwo Jima won the Oscar for Sound Editing in 2006.
What 1941 NFL Player won the Medal of Honor?
Jack Lummus of the New York Giants won the Medal of Honor and was killed at Iwo Jima.
Tru Grit won on which actor on his only Oscar?
John Wayne, he was also nominated for his role in Sands of Iwo Jima.
What Marine Corps flamethrower operator won the Medal of Honor in World War 2?
Corporal Hershel Williams on Iwo Jima.
What happened in World War 2 after the Americans won the battle of Iwo Jima?
Photos were taken of the Marines who placed the US Flags on the flag pole at the top of the mountain on Iwo Jima. Those photos became very famous. A memorial was created in 1954 to commemorate the horrible battles on Iwo Jima and all the men who fought and died there. The memorial is in Washington DC.
What movie won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2007?
Letters From Iwo Jima won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2007.
Who shot the photograph of the Marines rising the flag on Iwo Jima?
The famous photo that won a Pulitzer Prize and was distributed to many newspapers was taken by Joe Rosenthal.
What was the outcome of the battle of Iwo Jima?
The Battle of Iwo Jima ended with nearly all Japanese troops dead. Some died fighting the American troops, some by suicide so they would not disgrace their homeland and be taken captive. The American forces lost a large number of troops as well in an effort to successfully push Japanese forces closer to their home. http://www.iwojima.com/
