78 years ago today, November 1st, 1943, men of the 2nd and 3rd Marine Raider Battalions landed at Cape Torokina and Puruata Island as the opening phase of Operation Cherry Blossom. For Bougainville the 2nd and 3rd Raider Battalion were organized into the 2nd Raider Regiment. After the landing the Raiders pushed inland against lightContinue reading “Today in History: Marine Raiders Land on Bougainville”
Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
The Battle of Triangle Hill
The Battle of Triangle Hill, also known as Operation Showdown was part of UN attempts to gain control of “The Iron Triangle“, and took place from 14 October to 25 November 1952. The original plan for Operation Showdown called for simultaneous attacks on both Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge. One battalion from the US 31st Infantry Regiment, 7thContinue reading “The Battle of Triangle Hill”
Burst of Joy
I ruin a famous photo for you.
Jerry Mad Dog Shriver
The story of Mad Dog Shriver from SOGSite
SOG Mission Gear List
A SOG man shares what he carried on missions
