Name: Marine Corps Pocket Watch Iwo Jima Memorial Tribute World War II w Gift Box USMC
SKU: 1756
Availability: InStock

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Marine Corps Pocket Watch Iwo Jima Memorial Tribute World War II w Gift Box USMC

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United States Marine Corps

Pocket Watch

IWO JIMA WWII Tribute

Condition: New

Size: 2″

Includes: Chain keeper as shown and gift box

Note: The Iwo Jima picture is in silver on a gold background. The picture doesn’t show this well.

A priceless gift for the war hero on your list. Constructed from solid steel with a crystal clear face accented with historical WWII coordinating with the Iwo Jima Memorial engravings featured on the outside casing. Includes custom box.

Features a metal case, Quartz movement, and a closable front to protect and hold a photo of your loved one.

Raised silver colored Iwo Jima memorial with gold background on outside lid. Inside, on face of watch is “WORLD WAR II 1939-1946” with two American aircraft.

“The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.

“By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine Divisions and other units of the Fifth Amphibious Corps have made an accounting to their country which only history will be able to value fully. Among the American who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”

–Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Iwo Jima, which means sulfur island, was strategically important as an air base for fighter escorts supporting long-range bombing missions against mainland Japan. Because of the distance between mainland Japan and U.S. bases in the Mariana Islands, the capture of Iwo Jima would provide an emergency landing strip for crippled B-29s returning from bombing runs. The seizure of Iwo would allow for sea and air blockades, the ability to conduct intensive air bombardment and to destroy the enemy’s air and naval capabilities.

The seizure of Iwo Jima was deemed necessary, but the prize would not come easy. The fighting that took place during the 36-day assault would be immortalized in the words of Commander, Pacific Fleet/Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who said, “Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”

To the Japanese leadership, the capture of Iwo Jima meant the battle for Okinawa, and the invasion of Japan itself, was not far off.

“Today, we understand that peace through strength is more than a slogan. In a world such as ours, it’s a moral necessity, and in the tough job of preserving the peace and defending our nation’s independence and freedom, the U.S. Marines have always been there, ready to do their duty.”

President Ronald Reagan

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