USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (GS) REG76DHM731GS. USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. In February 1945, 850 square miles of volcanic rock became the most strategically important island in the South Pacific. From Iwo Jima heavy bombers would be able to raid Japanese cities almost at will. Even with its overwhelming military might, the Americans would have to pay a heavy price for such a seemingly small island. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image
John Rouse Merriot Chard
including two in the Me262
circa 1900
Desert Gazelle by David Pentland
The battle was the last battle to be won by the longbow
Hans-Ulrich Rudel died in 1982
Officers - 1st Provisional Regiment of Dragoons - 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards and 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)
which dropped slightly earlier had enplaned at Saltby airfield
Although in the process of regrouping after their escape from the Cherkassy Pocket
Original painting by Mark Churms
Hyderabad Contingent
and a turning point for the allies