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Fast Facts History Alive Fast Facts are different to the usual ‘fact sheet’ because we include information that is not well known or discussed. Fast Facts are structured to create a tangible link to Australia’s military heritage and Australian culture.
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Interactive Displays History Alive is all about ‘hands-on history’. Talking about history isn’t the same as having it standing right in front of you. What better way to convey duty, honour and country than by a soldier dressed in period uniform with stories and historical items to share. For primary and special schools in SE Queensland, we can create a unique display to bring to your school to enhance and build upon the existing school curriculum. Contact us to discuss and structure a display that meets your needs. Costs are dependent upon specific requirements. All school presenters hold a Blue Card and a Postive Notice Letter to engage in child-related activities.
The History Alive Imagery
It was reported at the time that he had already defied Death Valley three times under fire before an unknown Marine combat photographer captured this moment. Paul E Ison USMC passed away on October 3, 2001 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was eighty-four. On this day, in an eight-hour period, the Marines sustained 125 casualties crossing this particular valley. The Marine Corps Historical Centre (1998) notes that: overall American losses in the land battle (on Okinawa) amounted to 7,374 killed, 31,807 wounded and 239 missing in action. At sea and in the air, the Navy reported 36 US ships sunk, 368 damaged, 763 aircraft lost to all causes, 4,907 seamen killed or missing in action and 4,824 wounded. Despite the magnitude of these losses by the Americans, the Japanese sustained even greater casualties at Okinawa than in any previous Pacific battle. Pfc Ison represents the doggedness, fortitude and tenacity of the front-line Marine. These same values are instilled in us and our approach to our mission.
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The image chosen to represent History Alive is based upon the famous photograph of Private First Class Paul E. Ison of the 1st Marine Division taken on May 10, 1945 at Death Valley, Okinawa. Pfc Paul E Ison, then aged twenty-eight and an assistant BAR gunner, runs hunched through Japanese machine gun fire while crossing a draw, which the Marines called 'Death Valley'.