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Gene Simmons Military Tribute
Many of us always thought Gene Simmons & the band "KISS" were a bunch of strange people with their faces painted for performances, etc. But it seems we may have been wrong on this issue. This was filmed in Iraq at a USO tour of a US Marine Base. Play it and spread it to every single person you know. Energy-filled and inspiring!
From Jewels on: 7/24/10views: 389 -
GI Diary: Battle of Okinawa Part 1
Honor Our Veterans. 65th Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa...World War II's Last Battle. The Battle of Okinawa began April 1st, 1945, and ended 82 days later on June 22nd. It was one of the bloodiest and most cruel battles of the war. The main objective of the operation was to seize the large island only 340 miles away from mainland Japan in order to cut the distance B-29 bombers had to travel. The initial invasion, known as Operation Iceberg, took place on Easter Sunday and sustained only 25 American casualties, caused by Japanese kamikaze planes. But the number of dead soon began to soar. In the end, more than 12,000 American troops were killed, with more than 38,000 wounded. On the Japanese side, more than 110,000 soldiers were killed, with an estimated 42,000 to 150,000 civilians dying. Many of the civilian deaths among the Japanese came in the form of mass suicides. As the battle went on and American victory became more imminent, the Japanese Army directed civilians to kill themselves and portrayed American soldiers as barbarians who would soon be on a murderous rampage. The violent nature of the battle and sheer number of casualties was a major influence in President Truman's final decision to use atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Okinawa - At the Emperor's Doorstep" episode from "WWII: GI Diary"..... This old 1978 TV docu-drama was narrated by Lloyd Bridges and told the stories of real soldiers/sailors/pilots and their first-hand experiences in battle. Archival footage and good background music really made the stories come alive.....about 25 episodes were made. Video converted from really old VHS tape.......... This is the story of the invasion and capture of the island of Okinawa in 1945--the last major land battle of WW2.....part 1 of 3.
From ErniePyle on: 4/29/10views: 223 -
Love Your Military
Show our military there are still plenty of people who appreciate their service and sacrifice. Pass this YouTube video link to every person you know so it will eventually reach every present and former military person across the globe. Love your freedom? Thank your military!!
From Jewels on: 11/15/09views: 275 -
Call me al
My bodyguards are the Silver eagles of the Marine Corps. :o) My family Loves you all! Come home safely!
From jamie-theladyj on: 10/10/09views: 155