[laplata]

I’m sure that was one of the many considerations.

My Dad was in the initial occupation of Tokyo and he had some interesting stories. He said it was amazing what all the Japanese had underground in preparation for the invasion.

[Deaf Smith]

What are some examples of what your Dad found underground?

[DUMBGRUNT]

The Purple Heart that I received RVN 1969, was a ‘leftover’ from WWII.

They were preparing for the landing.

https://www.stripes.com/blogs-archive/the-rumor-doctor/the-rumor-doctor-1.104348/are-purple-hearts-from-1945-still-being-awarded-1.116756#.XIV0o3VKjMU