Operation Detachment began at 0840 FEB 19 1945. Eight Marine battalions from four regiments hit the beach, beginning the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Operation Detachment: A Guide to the Battle of Iwo Jima
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Bullets and Barbed Wire: Combat Artist Kerr Eby at the Battle of Tarawa
The combat art of Kerr Eby is visceral, striking, and tragic – and possibly the most representative image of Marines in WWII (not just the Battle of Tarawa).
Battle of Hill 488: SSgt Jimmie Howard and 1st Recon Battalion
The Battle of Hill 488 is an integral part of Marine Reconnaissance lore. SSgt Jimmie Howard (MoH) and 16 others of the 1st Recon Battalion vs an NVA Division.
MARPAT Camouflage of the United States Marines Corps
Marine Corps MARPAT camouflage isn’t just digital and distinctive; it has become a recognizable, proprietary way of identifying U.S. Marines.
The USMC Ka-Bar: 83 Years and Counting
The USMC KaBar is the most recognizable American knife ever. More than 80 years of service after its adoption, the Ka-Bar Marine knife remains a relevant symbol.
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Marine Corps History: 250 Years of Blood and Sand
10 November 2025 is the Marine Corps birthday. That’s 250 years of Marine Corps history; 250 years of stacking bodies. Yut!
C and H Precision: CHPWS
C and H Precision (aka C&H Precision, aka CHPWS) is a manufacturer of optics, scopes, and RDS mounts. The company's formal name is C&H Precision, but whenever we put an ampersand in the title, search engines display the title all fucky. Grunts: The ampersand...
Norseman on The New Huron Assault Pack
Today Norseman is going to give you the rundown on a new Huron Limited Edition Assault Pack due to be released this Friday as a special run (it'll be available in 2016 en masse). That's Bjorn there with him - we hope you'll be hearing more about Bjorn soon too. We're...
The Tale of a Wounded Warrior
Many men have sacrificed for our efforts overseas. Here's the story of one such man. Respect. Mad Duo The Tale of a Wounded Warrior Chris Hernandez Ben, a twenty-six year old Marine, was having a crappy day. He was down, bleeding and under fire. In the first moments...
The Needs Of Warriors: One Marine’s Take on a Broken System
The Needs of Warriors: Mental Stability in the U.S. Marines. We're going to give one of our friends a soapbox this morning. We are publishing a paper he wrote while pursuing is degree. Take a look. Note: for those of you who might object to the moto parts, please look...
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