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By early 1944, the United States Marine Corps had already made significant strides in their campaign to reclaim territories lost to Japanese forces during World War II. Following pivotal victories in the Southwest Pacific—beginning with Guadalcanal in August 1942 and continuing at Tarawa in November 1943—American forces were poised to take the next crucial step assaulting the islands held by Japan prior to 1941. These strategically important islands, mandated to the Japanese by the League of Nations after World War I, were shrouded in mystery and speculation. With outsiders barred and ...

Dive into a poignant historical narrative that combines a comprehensive overview with personal accounts from those who experienced the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Published in 1992, this work is part of the U.S. Governments U.S. Marine Corps World War II Commemorative Series. - Summary by David Wales.

Tarawa Atoll, located 2085 miles southwest of Pearl Harbor and 540 miles southeast of Kwajalein in the Marshalls, is home to Betio, its principal island. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swiftly captured Tarawa from the British within just three days. In August 1943, Vice Admiral Raymond A. Spruance traveled to New Zealand to meet in secrecy with Major General Julian C. Smith and his senior staff. During this pivotal meeting, Spruance instructed the Marines to prepare for an amphibious assault on Japanese positions in the Gilbert Islands come November. Lieutenant Colonel ...

The battle of Okinawa, a grueling three-month conflict spanning a 700-mile stretch from Formosa to Kyushu, involved over a million combatants, including Americans, Japanese, British, and native Okinawans. This monumental clash was not only the largest but also the most costly single operation of the Pacific War, rivaling the Normandy invasion that had occurred just months earlier. Throughout its 82 days of intense combat, the battle claimed an average of 3,000 lives daily—both from the fighting forces and tragic non-combatants. (Joseph H. Alexander)

Discover how scientists use the latest technologies to uncover mysteries of the ocean. Featuring world-class researchers from the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, this podcast covers topics from space to the seafloor, including satellites, submersible robots, and other innovative tools in the field of oceanography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 23, 1983, a truck bomb destroyed the US Marines barracks in Beirut. Two hundred and forty-one Americans were killed in the worst terrorist attack our nation would suffer until 9/11. We're still feeling the repercussions today. When Reagan Sent In the Marines tells why the Marines were there, how their mission became confused and compromised, and how President Ronald Reagan used another misguided military venture to distract America from the attack and his many mistakes leading up to it.

"Marine Le Pen: After Brexit, the People's Spring Is Inevitable" is from the June 27, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Marine Le Pen and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Perché le persone credono in ciò che non dovrebbero credere. Cosa rende una teoria del complotto? Da dove provengono i miti, chi li diffonde e perché? Perché alcune persone sono vulnerabili a idee chiaramente assurde e quali meccanismi li mantengono così tenacemente sotto il loro controllo?

On June 25, 1950, most Americans barely noticed the headlines about civil unrest in Korea, unaware that this distant peninsula would soon become the backdrop for one of the most significant military campaigns in U.S. history, marked by tremendous sacrifice in both lives and resources. The Marines of the 1st Brigade, renowned for their expertise in amphibious assaults, were called to demonstrate their adaptability in intense ground combat. Throughout the fierce battles within the Pusan Perimeter‚Aîadvancing south toward Sachon and engaging the enemy twice along the Naktong River‚Aîthese ...

"Philippines to Declare Marine Sanctuary in South China Sea" is from the November 21, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Ives and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Ex-Marine Held by Yemeni Rebels since 2015 Is Freed" is from the November 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Goldman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Eye on Earth-Friendly Legacy, Obama Will Vastly Expand Marine Sanctuary" is from the August 25, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Julie Hirschfeld Davis and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Coast of Antarctica Will Host World's Largest Marine Reserve" is from the October 28, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michelle Innis and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Retired Marine General Is Choice for Homeland Security Chief" is from the December 07, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Mark Landler and Maggie Haberman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Man in Photo of Iwo Jima Misidentified, Marines Say" is from the June 23, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael S. Schmidt and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"The Graves of the Marines I Lost" is from the May 28, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by J. Kael Weston and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Offshore Oil Rigs Gushing With Marine Life" is from the March 08, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Erik Olsen and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Dans En avant Marx ! on parle de Marx, bien sûr, mais aussi des marxistes qui ont fait vivre ses idées et ses combats après lui. Pour ce faire, j’ai la chance de recevoir des philosophes, des historiennes et des historiens, mais aussi des militantes et des militants.

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