The Repose of Souls...
Tens of thousands of young men who fell in battle sleep here. May the tragic events that occurred on this island during the Second World War (1942-43) be forever inscribed in our memories. War brings all sides nothing but deep grief and distress. It must never happen again. To the souls of these departed youth our only words of tribute are the renunciation of war. People of the world- Let us take this pledge. And may the blue sea, the great expanse of sky, and this green island be a testimony of eternal peace.
Sleep peacefully, fallen Friends.
In Loving Memory...
Governments create wars but young men are called to fight in them. This is a hallowed area for in World War II thousands of young men gave their lives here. On the ground, In the air, and on the surrounding seas. Say a prayer in your own way for these gallant men who served so unselfishly when their countries called, and who fought and fell in a desperate struggle. They gave their lives that peace might come to these islands and to the world. Remember them always or their sacrifice will have been in vain. God grant to us the peace that they have found.
The Number of vessels sunk here in WWII- hence the name: Iron Bottom Sound
This picture excludes: PT boats, submarines and any aircraft - which there are hundreds!
American aircraft
A star still found on the wing of an American aircraft -70 years later
Big guns ;)
Antiaircraft and ground artillery
Folding wings on an American aircraft
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