japanese Newspaper Regarding the 6th Marine Division

[Ray Merrell]

During the siege of Naha on Okinawa in May 1945 the Japanese continued to publish a daily newpaper in the ruined and flaming city. Its last issue contained this editorial:

"This Sixth Marine Division is a fresh unit. Among the badly mauled enemy it is a tiger's cub and their morale is high. Therefore in the heart of Shuri our forces and the enemy will lock in mortal struggle that will gradually mount in fury. If we deal the Sixth Marine Division a mortal glow, we will probably be able to control the enemy's destiny."

"The fierce attacks of our strong, bold troops, knowing no distinction between night and day, will daily inflict great damage on the Sixth Marine Division, and before long they will probably be annihulated. With a final great effort the situation will progress in our advantage."

.......From "History of the Sixth Marine Division"

[Zulu 36]

Worked out really well for them, didn't it?

[jrhd97]

Propaganda is great.

[doc h fmf]

Well Ray You Made Them Eat Their Words
Semper Fi Sir.
I Am Deeply Honored And Humbled To Be In Your Presence


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