Link. An island strong point guarding the japanese mainland. April 1, 1945, it is the mission of the Amphibious Force of the tenth army, backed by Naval Support ships, assault troops head for the beach. [explosions] [explosions] [explosions] tanks embarking make headway under their own power. In addition, special flotation gear gives tanks the necessary buoyancy. This increases the facility with with which armored units can be brought ashore. The pontoons are secured so they may be jettisoned immediately after the vehicles have attained the beach. The landings made on adjacent beaches are relatively unopposed. The three divisions of the corp have pushed south and east towards the main city, and airfield. Here is the first and sixth divisions comprising the Assault Force of the Third Amphibious court, driving east and northward. They are committed to securing the whole northern section of the island. Encountering light and sporadic rearguard opposition, that by 11 00, the objective line
Strategic link, an island strong point guarding the japanese mainland. April 1, 1945, it is the mission of the amphibious force, backed by Naval Support ships, assault troops and the amphibeas core head for the beach. [explosions] [explosions] [explosions] tanks embarking make headway under their own power. Special flotation gear gives the necessary buoyancy. This increases the facility with with which armored units can be brought ashore. music the pontoons are secured so they may be jettisoned immediately after the vehicles have attained the beach. The landings made on adjacent beaches are relatively unopposed. The 24th army core, the three divisions has pushed south and east towards the main city, and airfield. Here is the first of divisions comprising the Assault Force of the Third Amphibious court, driving east and northward. They are committed to securing the whole northern section of the island. Covering light and sporadic rearguard opposition, that by 11 00, the objective line h
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World war ii mess yes, maam. Every 2 weeks, i appreciate. Im also the Senior Historian at the museum which is my proudest boast. Welcome to another installment of meet the author series here at the museum where we bring the best world war ii literature and the men and women who write and create it. Before i introduce tonights author a man who truly needs no introduction, which means he will go ahead a real solid one. Let me carry out the tradition of the National World War Ii Museum and public programming. Are there any chance world war ii veterans or home front workers in the audience tonight . Not. There we go. [cheers and applause] i knew there were two right up front. [applause] to say we thank for your service is understatement of the century. Thanks to all of you for your support and service. We have incredible good of friends. The good folks of cspan are here filling tonight. I want you all to be on your best behavior because c pan is forever. I would like to acknowledge those w
Please stand and be recognized if you could from any other era. [applause] we have an Incredible Group of friends with us tonight. Cspan is here filming tonights event. I want you all to be on your best behavior. Cspan is forever. Paul, stand one more time. [applause] and ted is here with our friends from california. He has been involved with the Summer Teacher Institute and now the guy on the site for all things specific. Graduating from the university of missouri after which he served four years in u. S. Army during the vietnam war as a platoon leader of the 101st airborne division. Then graduated from the georgetown law center. I met him on History Channel shoot. I thought he was already pretty famous. I wasnt i thought he was 200 percent nice to me then he had to be. He is an expert in his field he make sure you become an expert in the field. Hes a compelling speaker but also one of the nicest people anyone has ever met and thats the best thing of all. Tonight he will be speaking a