The Battle of Iwo Jima: Red Sun, Black Sand | WWII

The Battle of Iwo Jima: Red Sun, Black Sand | WWII

Dive into the harrowing 36-day battle for the tiny, strategically vital island of Iwo Jima in early 1945. This detailed account explores why Marine Lt. Gen. Holland M. "Howlin' Mad" Smith called it "the most savage and the most costly battle in the history of the Marine Corps."

The video examines the tactical genius of Japanese commander Lt. Gen. Tadamichi Kuribayashi, who defied conventional strategy by preparing a multi-layered, subterranean defense of tunnels, pillboxes, and caves. Witness the brutal reality of "throwing human flesh against reinforced concrete" as 74,000 U.S. Marines faced 21,000 unyielding Japanese defenders.

From the black volcanic sand beaches and the deadly slopes of Mount Suribachi (where the iconic flag-raising occurred) to the relentless hand-to-hand combat in "The Meat Grinder" (Hill 382), this is the story of uncommon valor and staggering cost. Learn how the capture of "Sulfur Island" secured emergency landing capabilities for B-29 bombers, impacting the final stages of the Pacific War.

Key Highlights:

Kuribayashi's revolutionary "defense in depth" strategy.

The inadequate three-day naval bombardment.

The struggle on the black volcanic ash beaches and the iconic flag-raising on Suribachi.

The fierce slugging match for Airfield No. 2 and Minami village.

The staggering 25,851 American casualties and the Japanese "fight to the death."

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DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and historical purposes only. It is based on
credible military records, veteran accounts, and historical research, though
some dialogue and specific details are dramatized to enhance storytelling
while maintaining factual accuracy of all major events, battles, and outcomes.

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