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The above is a 1944 copy of the "MARION STAR" from Marion, Ohio. People back home were
getting regular up to date briefings on the war's progress.
getting regular up to date briefings on the war's progress.
This paper still survives, though yellowed with age.
Note from Richard L Soderland: Richard served aboard the J.R. during the most critical battles against the Japanese in the
Pacific theater during WW2. The best source for what happened at that time is from someone who was there at the time
Research from Richard has uncovered the following...The true cost for the U.S. to take Okinawa is the following...
32 Naval Ships sunk, mostly by Kamikaze suiside planes. 268 ships were damaged. We lost 763 aircraft.
Over 4900 sailors were killed or missing in action. There were over 4824 sailors wounded some of which died later.
This was by far the heaviest loss incurred in any naval campaign in world war two. Richard goes on to say, we should never forget
this tthis. Every child in school should be taught what it cost for our freedom.
Pacific theater during WW2. The best source for what happened at that time is from someone who was there at the time
Research from Richard has uncovered the following...The true cost for the U.S. to take Okinawa is the following...
32 Naval Ships sunk, mostly by Kamikaze suiside planes. 268 ships were damaged. We lost 763 aircraft.
Over 4900 sailors were killed or missing in action. There were over 4824 sailors wounded some of which died later.
This was by far the heaviest loss incurred in any naval campaign in world war two. Richard goes on to say, we should never forget
this tthis. Every child in school should be taught what it cost for our freedom.