The Last Living Paratrooper from MacArthur’s return …..

Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
Gen. Douglas MacArthur (l.) and Richard “Dick” Adams (r.) Richard Adams describes General MacArthur as “quite a guy.” In commemoration of the 75th year of World War II in the Philippines, one of its heroes returned. Richard “Dick” Adams visited Corregidor once again, but this time, he did not parachute…

The Emperor’s Speech

Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
Emperor Hirohito recording his speech 13 August –  two ships, the Pennsylvania and the La Grange were hit by kamikaze carrier planes. All ships in Okinawa harbors were shipped out to ensure their safety. Although the Emperor was at this point demanding peace, the complicated arrangement of their government (Emperor, Premier,…