The page depicts a 2nd battalion, 1st Marines infantryman suppressing a sniper during the Battle of Okinawa on May 18, 1945. The battle was WWII's last and involved an amphibious armada larger than Normandy's in ships, personnel, and casualties.
The Doolittle Raid was a hastily planned U.S. retaliation after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lt. Col. Doolittle was assigned to plan a raid involving 16 modified B-25 bombers.
The page describes World War I (1914–1918) as a collision between the old world and modern technology. It was the first war in which nations fought with planes, tanks, and machine guns, and technological advances contributed to trench warfare and a grueling stalemate.
Dauntless Wine Cø. is a veteran-owned and operated winery in the northern Willamette Valley. Its mission is to craft Oregon wine and support veterans' transition from the battlefield to the home front through charitable contributions.
