Event Brief
The Marine Who Crossed a Minefield Unarmed
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: A Marine heroically navigated a minefield to dismantle Japanese defenses on Iwo Jima during World War II.
WHO: A Marine
WHAT: Crossed a minefield unarmed to wipe out defenses
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: Iwo Jima
WHY: To dismantle Japanese defenses
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