The Simple Pleasures
Most people felt the effects of the war for many years after everything came to an end. A lot of the “blitz” bombing attacks left British cities destroyed, with libraries suffering devastating blows too. Citizens didn’t give up on their simple pleasures, however.
The Simple Pleasures
Any avid readers could be found trawling through the ruins of the library to see what might have survived. Reading prevailed, and often civilians showed up to check for more titles, or to help with the cleaning efforts.
The Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima is one of the most notable events in the history of the war. Taking place over the course of 1 month s, U.S soldiers had the intention of taking over the island via two airfields. This, in a bid to find home ground to try and attack Japanese islands.
The Battle Of Iwo Jima
In an iconic moment often referred to by historians, this photo is a symbol of the American win in the Pacific. The reason it took so long was that there were scores of Japanese troops hidden in the mountain ranges nearby. At the end of the day, persistence prevailed.
