"The Bloody Battle for Suribachi" is a history of the 3rd Platoon of the 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division. It was written by Richard Wheeler, who was a corporal in the platoon. It hit green beach on Iwo Jima with 46 Marines and two Navy corpsman. Within 4 days it became perhaps the most decorated platoon in the history of the USMC: 1 Medal of Honor recipient, at least 3 Navy Cross recipients, and several Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients. That's what happens when heavily fortified positions are taken out by frontal assault.
More than enough jewelry to at least compete for the crown.
At the end of the 6 week battle, only 4 of the platoon's original Marines were left standing. 9 in 10 were either killed, or wounded severely enough to require evacuation. At least one of the corpsmen survived.
Wheeler says they were trained to accomplish their mission.
More than enough jewelry to at least compete for the crown.
At the end of the 6 week battle, only 4 of the platoon's original Marines were left standing. 9 in 10 were either killed, or wounded severely enough to require evacuation. At least one of the corpsmen survived.
Wheeler says they were trained to accomplish their mission.