An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

Iwo Jima

Over half a million Americans served in the army during WWII, and the Marine Corps played a crucial role in the success of the war. The Battle of Iwo Jima was an important incident, kicking off on 19 February 1945.

Iwo Jima

While the US army was successful in their efforts, over 25 000 soldiers met their match in the battle. This picture depicts three Marine Corps on a rare break, as they took a moment to regroup before moving to their next location.