Ghosts of the Battlefield Articles

Over the Seawall with the US Marines. Bloody Tarawa

"They had to wade ashore, unprotected, waist-deep, for hundreds of yards, under fire from Japanese rifles, machine guns, and mortars. No man who waded ashore that morning will ever forget it." - Robert Sherrod

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The Tragedy of the USS Juneau Sinking

The sinking of the Juneau was undeniably one of the tragedies of World War II, but the aftermath—the failure to properly search for and rescue survivors—stands as one of the greatest tragedies of the war.

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Bubba the SF tiger

Former Vietnam helo pilot, Warren Castaneira, recounts the story about Bubba the Tiger

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USS Borie and U-405: The Lethal Embrace

On November 1, 1943, the USS Borie (DD-704) engaged the Type VIIC submarine U-405 in rough seas. Despite suffering damage and flooding, Borie ultimately destroyed U-405.

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Tootsie Rolls: The Sweet Lifeline That Helped Save the Marines at Chosin Reservoir

During the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, U.S. Marines faced extreme cold and critical supply shortages. Tootsie Rolls played a crucial role in saving the day.

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Coca-Cola and the role it played in WWII

Coca-Cola was a taste of home for members of the military. Having a cold drink of Coca-Cola in the familiar contour bottle, was a reminder of their families and loved ones back in the U.S.

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Collectors Microscope with Robert House: The West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal) and its Three Phases of Issue

The Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to cause to be struck bronze medals commemorative of the naval and other engagements in the waters of the West Indies and on the shores of Cuba