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Battle of Iwo Jima recollection by Rosenthal photographer
San Francisco AP recounts photographer Joe Rosenthal recalling the Iwo Jima assault as Marines faced brutal defense and kamikaze fire. He notes the iconic Mt Suribachi flag raising and its enduring impact, with 20th anniversary ceremonies on Iwo Jima. Rosenthal, then AP, later Chronicle photographer, reflects on the cost and courage of the Marines.
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