Now that i have learned everything about those six men, i understand them more. Each had a different opinion of war and some even knew they werent coming home.
The six boys and many other Marines were to report at Camp Pendleton, a camp in a huge town called Rancho Santa Maragarita surrounded by rugged terrain. All of the men attending this camp would be in a new Marine Division, (the 5th Marine Division). This was what brought those six men together. I think they were destined to meet each other in the war. In this camp, they were trained again by specialized military officiers. The only thing im confued about is why only a select group of Marines were chosen to be in this division, Were they better or more valuable than other soldiers? I am not sure but all i know is that these six men are going to meet very soon. It is kinda cool how the book is written. Starting off introducing the characters who raised the flag and then telling about how they recruited into the war, which led them to how they met.
The symbol (to the left) is the symbol for the Marine 5th Division. The picture to the right shows many young, specialized men who were recruited into it.
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