The Suicide Cliffs: Cpl Roy Roush Part II

Warriors In Their Own Words | First Person War Stories

Robert Kirk

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🗓️ 13 February 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Corporal Roy Roush served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He fought in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Battle of Tarawa, the Battle of Saipan, and the Battle of Tinian. He later served in the Air Force as a fighter pilot during the Korean War. In this interview, Roush describes his experiences during the Battle of Saipan & the Battle of Tinian To learn more about Roush, check out his book, Open Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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