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August 22, 1941 in The Nome Nugget

Foreign News August 22, 1941

The Nome Nugget

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Us Marines Iceland, Troop Arrival, Mild Climate, Iceland Geography, Popular With Locals

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United States Marines arrived in Iceland a few months ago and are now in permanent barracks with conveniences like in the States. They find the mild climate surprising, influenced by the Gulf Stream, allowing semi-tropical products. The Marines are popular with Icelanders in the 119,000-population island of volcanic origin with geysers.

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UNITED STATES MARINES (two men at right), were greeted by a British soldier (left), on their arrival at a Y. M. C. A. canteen at an undisclosed place in Iceland.
Marines Are Popular: With Icelanders

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. - United States Marines who arrived in Iceland a few months ago are now in permanent barracks and have all the conveniences of a military post in the States.

Climate Surprises Marines
What surprises the Marines most is the comparatively mild climate in Iceland. The island, which has an area of 39,709 square miles, is of volcanic origin and has many geysers and hot springs. There are large gardens around the hot springs.

Semi-Tropical Products
In some places even semi-tropical products are grown. The climate is greatly modified by the Gulf Stream.

The Americans are popular with the Icelanders. The population of the island is almost 119,000.

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Military Campaign

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Us Marines Iceland Troop Arrival Mild Climate Iceland Geography Popular With Locals

Where did it happen?

Iceland

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Iceland

Event Date

Aug.

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marines now in permanent barracks with conveniences; popular with icelanders

Event Details

United States Marines arrived in Iceland a few months ago and are now in permanent barracks with all conveniences of a military post in the States. They are surprised by the mild climate modified by the Gulf Stream, allowing semi-tropical products in places. Iceland is volcanic with geysers, hot springs, and gardens; area 39,709 square miles; population almost 119,000.