What is the most famous picture of World War II?

Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima (1945) This photo by Joe Rosenthal of the American flag being planted on Iwo Jima may be the Second World War’s most iconic photo. Fifty years after the picture was taken, the Associated Press wrote that it may be the world’s most widely reproduced.

What is an F 16 strafe?

A recent software change in the F-16 allowed the externally mounted targeting pod to stabilize on a spot on the earth when the avionics were in Air to Ground Mode, Strafe Sub-Mode. The pilot intended to fire a laser at a strafe target located on the range. The laser and gun share the same trigger.

What happened to Guam after World War 2?

The island remained under Japanese control for 31 months until July 21, 1944 when the United States returned and liberated the island. Many lives were lost and the suffering was great for all those involved in the battles on Guam and throughout the Pacific theater.

Where does the word strafing come from?

The word strafe comes from a German catchphrase used during World War I, Gott strafe England, “may God punish England.”

What is circle strafe?

Circle strafing is the technique of moving around an opponent in a circle while facing them. Circle strafing allows a player to fire continuously at an opponent while evading their attacks.

What is plane strafing?

Strafing is the military practice of attacking ground targets from low-flying aircraft using aircraft-mounted automatic weapons.

What are Chamorros mixed with?

The Chamorros are primarily Austronesian, but many also have European (such as Spanish) and Southeast Asian ancestry. Native Guamanians, ethnically called Chamorros, descend primarily from Austronesian peoples and may also have other ancestries, such as Spanish, Filipino, and Japanese.

What happened to Desmond Doss after the war?

After the war, Doss initially planned to continue his career in carpentry, but extensive damage to his left arm made him unable to do so. In 1946, Doss was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which he had contracted on Leyte.

What can I do with WWII memorabilia?

Basically it comes down to four choices: display the items in your home, donate them to a museum or historical institution, store them away or sell them. Before reaching a decision, find out exactly what you have and its value. Start by getting information from the veteran, if he or she is still around, then dig.