| This month 70 years ago, Marines of the 1st Marine Division fought to take a vital airstrip on a small coral island in the Pacific known as Peleliu. Although the island was expected to be secure in just four days, a 72-day battle ensued and was known as the "bitterest battle of the war" for the U.S. Marines. Eight U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Division received the Medal of Honor for actions during the battle. |
