https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6 en-us 2019-12-10 13:42:36 UTC 2023-07-02 17:50:29 UTC hello@padlet.com olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425451300 The 1st Marine Division was created in February 1941. The purpose of the division is to provide a task organized forces for assault operations, ground amphibious forcible entry to the naval expeditionary force, and conduct land operations in any environment.]]> 2019-12-18 14:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425451300 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425460933 A few nicknames for the division were "The Old Breed" because they are the oldest division, or the "Blue Diamond" because that was a part of there symbol. The motto is "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" because it shows the purpose of there division- how they work as a team to achieve a main goal.]]> 2019-12-18 14:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425460933 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425467064 The First Marine division is National, and the soldiers were from all over America. Having a mixed group of people from across America would positively impact there experience because they can learn from each other.]]> 2019-12-18 14:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/425467064 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426238199 The first major Pacific campaign in WWII. The fight was between the allies and japanese forces. 6,000 marins landed on Guadalcanal and was a surprise to the 2,000 japaese defenders. Once the Japanese sent reinforcement, the battle started in the islands jungle. The fight ended with the Japanese being outnumbered and decided to evacuate.

]]> 2019-12-20 14:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426238199 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426653923 After resting in Australia, the division was sent to carry out operation Cartwheel where they came ashore at the battle of Cape Clousester. They also fought in places such as Suicide Creek and Ajar Ridge.]]> 2019-12-24 03:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426653923 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426654196 This was the bloodiest battle yet. After fighting, the division lost 1,252 men and had 5,274 wounded.]]> 2019-12-24 03:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426654196 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426654310 This was the last battle fought by the 1st Marine Division in World War II. The mission was the fight along side the 6th Marine Division and work to clear the northern half of the island, which they successfully completed.]]> 2019-12-24 03:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426654310 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426655898 The shoulder sleeve insignia was designed while the division was stationed in Victoria, Australia. The blue diamond with the Southern Cross is similar to the Flag of Victoria. The red number one in the center represents the divisions first action in Guadalcanal.]]> 2019-12-24 03:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426655898 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658144 He commanded the 1st Marine Division the there first ground offensive victory in the war. He was a successful leader because he was brave and had confidence in his division.]]> 2019-12-24 04:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658144 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658497 The division was put under the lead of him. He was successful because he took on the challenge of commanding another division.]]> 2019-12-24 04:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658497 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658676 He led the division through one of the bloodiest battle they fought in WWII. He was successful because he stuck with his division throughout the battle and was confident that they would come out of the battle with a win.]]> 2019-12-24 04:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426658676 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659255 This award is for extraordinary heroism against an enemy by a Uniformed service of the United States.]]> 2019-12-24 04:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659255 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659491 This award was established by Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and is awarded to joint units or units tasked to perform a joint mission.]]> 2019-12-24 04:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659491 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659727 This is a award given to a United States military who successfully fought in World War II.]]> 2019-12-24 04:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426659727 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426660264 The first Marine Division still exists today. They continue to support overseas combat operations by providing fully trained units and personnel support.]]> 2019-12-24 04:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426660264 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426660857 After WWII, the division fought in the Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, and Desert Storm. They also fought in the 1992 LA riots and the 1990s humanitarian relief]]> 2019-12-24 05:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426660857 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661174 This division is the oldest Marine division, and is still active today. They are in support of the on going operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Freedom Sentinel.]]> 2019-12-24 05:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661174 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661299 "Unit Home." 1st Marine Division. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Dec. 2019.]]> 2019-12-24 05:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661299 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661419 "1st Marine Division." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Dec. 2019. Web. 24 Dec. 2019.]]> 2019-12-24 05:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661419 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661592 "1st Marine Division." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 24 Dec. 2019.]]> 2019-12-24 05:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661592 olivia_court https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661689 MarineParents.com, Inc. "1st Marine Division (1st MARDIV) on MarineParents.com." MarineParents.com®. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Dec. 2019.]]> 2019-12-24 05:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_court/h6ln8ywizmk6/wish/426661689