A WW2 Tank Veteran's Intense Firsthand Account of Iwo Jima Combat | Remember WWII

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This is the story of WWII veteran Leighton Willhite who served in the 5th Marine Division, 5th Tank Battalion. Leighton grew up during the Great Depression and fought bravely during WWII to protect the freedom of millions. This is an episode in a World War Two Documentary Series called Remember WWII. This episode covers the role of the 5th Marine Division fighting against the Japanese fanatical resistance on Iwo Jima. The island was taken because the United States needed a base for B-29s to take the fight to the Japanese homeland. This episode feature WWII veteran Leighton Willhite who was in the 5th Marine Division and had many close encounters with the enemy. In this episode he describes the frontline combat he endured as a young man. We thank him for his service.

In this video, we interview a U.S. Combat Vet who describes his savage fighting against fanatical Japanese soldiers during the Battle of IWO JIMA!

This courageous veteran shares his story of survival against all odds, as he recounts his experiences.. Armed only with his fighting spirit , determination, and GOD he fought tooth and nail against the odds. This inspiring video gives you a unique perspective on one of the most brutal battles of World War II, and the heroic efforts of the American troops who fought in it.
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My name is Rishi Sharma, I am 24 years old and I am on a mission to meet and film interview ALL the WWII veterans of the Allied Countries. I run a non-profit organization called Remember WWII and this is the channel where we showcase these heroes! I do not take a salary and all the travel is paid through donations so please please consider becoming a Patron on Patreon where you will get access to full length interviews, opportunities to talk with the veterans, bonus clips, and your name in the credits...the website is www.patreon.com/rememberww2 or you can go to our website www.rememberww2.org and donate there...GOD BLESS THE WWII HEROES!

Here are some news stories about my mission to interview the WWII veterans of the Allied Countries.

BBC Breakfast: https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1214235680324362242

CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/09/us/rishi-sharma-wwii-veterans-interviews-trnd/index.html

CBS News With Scott Pelley: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/young-man-on-a-mission-to-honor-world-war-ii-vets-before-its-too-late/

Associated Press: https://apnews.com/9707913c5e824b5c87febfabd8415736/california-teen-dedicates-life-finding-world-war-ii-vets

CBS Update Story: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-one-young-man-made-it-his-mission-to-interview-wwii-veterans/

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History Channel: http://www.history.com/shows/history-now/videos/rishi-sharma-is-interviewing-every-living-world-war-ii-veteran

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