The Battle of Iwo Jima: Courage Under Fire, Part I

Dive into the fiery opening of one of WWII’s most brutal clashes—the Battle of Iwo Jima. In Part 1, we explore the intense preparations and the chaos of D-Day, February 19, 1945. Witness the U.S. Navy’s relentless bombardment, the 5th Marine Division’s assault on Green and Red Beaches, and the 4th Marine Division’s bloody push on Yellow and Blue Beaches. From Suribachi’s looming shadow to Airfield No. 1, follow the 27th and 28th Marines as they carve a foothold against 20,000 entrenched Japanese defenders. With 2,420 casualties on day one, the stage is set for a 36-day struggle. Join us for Part 2, where we’ll cover the fight for Suribachi, the airfields, and the final push. Like and subscribe for more history forged in fire!

Written and narrated by Ryan Sahlberg,

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