Thread: Attack on Darwin commemorated
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Old 02-20-07, 02:17 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by TarJak
The 65th anniversary of the heaviest and most deadly Japanese air raid on Australian soil took place today 19th Feb in Darwin:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Nation...733648281.html
Max respect.

Also the 62nd anniversary of the US Marines invasion of Iwo Jima. 36 days later, over 6800 of them had died in conquering the island and Japan was on its last leg prior to defeat and surrender.

May their memories be blessed.

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