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USS Iwo Jima: Giant amphibious assault ship of the US Navy

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) was the first amphibious assault ship specifically designed as a helicopter carrier, capable of ...
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Anthony Sirco, a gunner on the USS Arkansas, kept a detailed journal of his ship’s involvement in the infamous Battle of Iwo Jima

Editor's Note: This is the second installment of excerpts from the diary of Anthony Sirco, a gunner on the USS Arkansas during World War II. The first article appeared in the June 2, 2024, issue of ...