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Todays date is June 3rd, 2023 … I am a retired police officer and lost my sergeant and a fellow officer over the years of service. This took a toll on my life. I can not at all relate to these brave Marines who survived this. I have not cried in a long time ….. until the last 5 minutes of this documentary. Thank all of you !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I will say it again if you look at the picture of the the flag on Iwo Jima, bottom row second from left his name was Joe. He was a great Marine, he survived that one and Okinawa. He made it home wounded but active duty. He made it home to see everyone and went to town one day. They lived in Zenith, Pa. ; He was hit and killed by a drunk driver and was buried with honor in a cemetery with the Parents and brothers and sisters. His youngest brother is still alive out of nine of them. His sister was my Grandma and Mom's mother. I heard every story he had a chance to tell in the short few months he was able to tell everyone everything while he was getting ready to go to Korea. He would have went and never thought twice about it. Was getting in shape for the trip when he was mowed down by a drunk driver.
@@Retiredcop052 Sir, I can kinda fathom what you are saying and kinda went through. I have lost them to tragedy and I have almost been done in 3 times now. Broken back twice five places in my skull, I have a😊😊 great big one where my temple was cracked open and hanging out. Nose split in half,lips peeling off my face, upper jaw broken,all of my ribs, all the bones in my right leg, my zygomatic arch , month wired shut trachea tube,NGT tube, multiple drainage tubes, plastic Aeutjuj
There's much more than that, I will not bore you to death by talking about the eternal life issues. I will do my best as I can in saying my friends are missing one or two legs, arms. I was traveling to Ohio's tourist towns
I’m a second generation Marine…68-70 Nam Vet and my dad was in from 38-46 but never talked about what he did or where he was. But looking at some of the pictures of him during that time, I know he served in the South Pacific. He passed before I turned 17 and never saw me enlist. But I’m very proud of him, no matter what.
Much respect, brother. I'm a second-generation Army dog. Maybe a third, since my maternal grandfather served during WW2. My father did a tour in Vietnam, and I did 3 deployments to Iraq. I know my paternal great grandfather fought in WW1. My mother had 10 siblings and my father had 3, and only 3 in my generation have served. For what it's worth, I don't look down on those who didn't serve. It's not for everyone. The fact that hey didn't have to means the all-volunteer system works.
I'm 82 and this was about my father in law's generation. I cannot help be 1,000 % grateful for all their sacrifices. Because of his fighting in WW2 we likely have 7 children, 25 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren who are free and living here in America!
And look what the country they fought for has become. My father was on Iwo Jima, and I'm glad he's not alive to see what's happened to the country he fought to defend.
@@DuckGuy-1957 "If my people will humble themselves and call on my name I will come and heal their land." For those not of my faith please scroll on by."
@@chilIychilI People don't understand we could have lost that war. In fact, we were losing in the early days of WW2. It wasn't until April of '42 that we were even able to fight Japan to a stalemate (the Battle of the Coral Sea), and it wasn't until June of '42 that we scored a victory (Battle of Midway). The Navy took one hell of a beating off the coast of Guadalcanal, and the Marines barely held onto it.
I was on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk and I remember the day we sailed past Iwo Jima in 2006. I remember the captain ordered everyone up to the flight deck to watch as we passed by within just a few hundred yards. Some intense battle music came over the loud speaker and everyone was completely silent. I think every single person got goosebumps and could feel the power as we moved by. Ill never forget that
That must’ve been more than awesome. I’ll travel and visit battlefields of the Pacific and European Theaters and soak it all in as I look around. Thank you for your service.
Trust me there deaths didn't go to shit cause the nukes were revenge and justice for both Iwo jima and Okinawa they paid double their debt in blood including the firebombing which was worse than the nukes.
I was a recon Marine. I've been to Okinawa and in the Iwo Jima tunnels prepared by the Japanese ememy… about 60 years after the battle! I only toured it after the fact, and let me tell you, the men who took that island death trap had to be the toughest men on the damn planet!!!
They were. I worked with one of them at a sawmill in the Black Hills; he never spoke of it except to another guy who was a Marine at the Pusan Perimeter in Korea. He was one of the the most humble and kind men I have ever known.
My grandma dated a Recon Marine CWO-3. He never went to Iwo Jima but he was in Korea and Vietnam. He was a drill instructor too. I rarely see WW2 vets anymore. They're all deceased now. We have them to thank for our freedom.
Must’ve been cool and emotional huh? The general(I think, name starts with an K) assigned to that island was a freaking genius. He didn’t had that many naval ships and air support from the Japanese Mainland. It was kept for the defense of the homeland. He was on his own. He and his soldiers lasted over 30 days. They are good too. I think he lasted longer than any other island. RIP both sides. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
I used to know a former soldier that served on Iwo Jima--a most gentle man. He story went like this; The beach on that island was that right out of a vacation pamphlet. "When we first walked upon it, it was so calm and peaceful, and then all Hell broke loose." Thank you for sharing, Mr. Bruno.
My dad fought with the 5th Marine Division, 26th Marine Regiment. He as 19 at the time. Fought and survived the whole battle. Lost a lot of good friends. Never talked about it, not even with both his brothers who were in combat or his father, my grandad, who was wounded in WWI. My mom said he had bad nightmares for about 10 years, what we now call PTSD. Later served during Korean War 1950-1953.
My Loved one was in 5th also Hit with mortar and injured on first day and he is only survivor out of 13 where he was then Returned and was deaf 75% SHEAPNEL in body stayed the rest of his life CURAGE is the word and TOUGH AS NAILS ❤❤
My dad was also on Iwo Jima after leaving Guam, and Bougainville before that. Because I ended up with his military records after he passed, I only know the dates and the places. Obviously he never talked about it enough for me to know more. While he never talked to his son about his military service, if we were someplace and he ran into another Marine? No matter what age that Marine was? It was like they served together. There was a bond that could be immediately seen. The more of these I watch, the more I understand.
@@russf6572What you say about the bond is true. I saw it also when my dad met other Marines as well . What I also saw was the awe of young Marines who met my dad and learned where he had fought. They were literally thrilled to talk to him. They referred to his guys as being "Hard Corps". When we visited the Marine Baracks in DC for their evening performance my dad had a cap on that said Iwo Jima. A gunnery sergeant at the entrance gate asked my dad a couple of questions and the next thing we knew we were put in a VIP section for the performance. My dad got to meet the Commandant that night. As he told me later, not bad for an old PFC.
One of the best things about the Marine Corps is that every new generation of Marines is imbued with the history of the Marines who came before. I went in 40+ years after these men & they were still the standard you wanted to be measured against. Didn’t matter that tactics & weapons & all that had advanced. It was the esprit de corps that really mattered. Semper Fi gents.
This generation inspired me to serve. Off I went 19 years old to the Middle East. God-bless you brothers... These men went through absolute terror for this nation. We owe them everything
Todays date is June 3rd, 2023 … I am a retired police officer and lost my sergeant and a fellow officer over the years of service. This took a toll on my life. I can not at all relate to these brave Marines who survived this. I have not cried in a long time ….. until the last 5 minutes of this documentary. Thank all of you !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
General Kurabyashi openly said that Japan should never go to war against America. So the Japanese higher ups sent him to Iwo jima to die considering him a great officer but outcast
Born in 1952 the battle of IWO JIMA was still fresh in the minds of many Americans including the sons and daughters of the veterans. Of course the FLAG RAISING photo already in our textbooks was visited many times by myself. I was captivated then and captivated now by the image of the marines and that beautiful flag. I wish to hell we could have bypassed that island somehow. I want no more of wars and I have taken that oath to protect and defend the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES from all enemies foreign and domestic in 1971 just as these soldiers did in their day. I will honor that oath I hope I can face bravely the tyrants trashing our great country in 2023. Good to see this documentary let the men that survived tell it like it was.❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@chrislouden7329 typical politicians an experienced soldier tell them the truth so they send him to a hopeless situation to defend the island of Iwo Jima. What he had, was what he got. No further help would be given. General Kuraybashi did what he could, kill or be killed. While the politicians stayed at home, instead the UD Marines paid a terrible price as did the Japanese soldiers. All because the politicians and the Generals didn't listen.
My grandfather, his 5 brothers and my grandmother, and her 3 sister's and 1 brother, were all in ww2. All but one came home. Truly, the greatest generation. They make you proud to be an American
My fathers older brother, my uncle Bill was there with the 3rd Division while my father was with the 6th div 22nd reg headed to Okinawa... both made it home although dad was wounded taking the Shuri line put right back on the line to finish taking Naha.
My only blood uncle, my mom's brother was a Marine in the South Pacific during all of this! He, fortunately, lived thru all that HELL. I remember the day he came home riding on his motorcycle. He never talked about what he saw happen there! I want to thank all of you that helped put this on my computer so I know just what he might have gone through! I was born on January 3rd, 1937, and lived in Black Diamond, Washington which is a few miles south of Seattle.
As a disabled veteran, its an honor to served my Country United States and in the U. S Navy. Love and respect for my brothers and sisters who served and gone before me. I love you so much and thank you giving me freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Much respect to you sir. Thank you for all you've done. I understand the country is in a really bad spot right now but there are alot of Americans, myself included that still and always will, have the absolute most respect for those like yourself and what you have done for our country.
I've had the honor of visiting many of those islands with some friends, my grandfather was on Iwo Jima and he said that next to Okinawa, that was the worst experience in combat (for him). He told me that to sleep on Iwo Jima you needed to lay down boards, boxes because the Ash was so hot in those holes made by the bombardment. You'd get scolded. At night though it got cold and he said if you lay on the boards, put your poncho liner over the top and it kept you warmer. Two of his oldest friends who had served with him on other islands were killed. I've been to the spot, roundabout where he was. Very humbling experience. I've walked through jungle and those mangrove swamps on other islands and found caves, bunkers etc..but Iwo Jima is different. There's a silence to the place.
As the last of our WWll veterans pass into history, let us never forget their sacrifices. We, the many, owe so much to so very few. Never forget, Freedom is Not Free, it cost an ocean of brave men's blood and many their very lives.
This needs to be taught and respected to all our children going to school because so many key moments in our history are slowly being forgotten and that is wrong on so many levels.
Because those in power want to erase our history, like pulling down our statues. They want to destroy the cohesive American Spirit. The teachers are told what to teach by teachers' unions who get it from our corrupt government. Divide and conquer.
Greatest Generation who paid the price for our freedom. They should be remembered with pride and dignity. Thank you to all Marines where ever you have fought.
All I can say is that these men won our Freedom with their life’s blood and gave their lives so others might live. I served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam in 1969 and have thought of those young men that served before me and thank God for their sacrifice for my Freedom. Semper Fi Brothers Rest of in Peace Marines
John I will bet a nickel we disagree on politics but on this point we are side by side. These men saved western civilization and our way of life. They are true heroes. Thank you for your service.
Simper Fi . When I became a marine in 1979 first thing we were taught was marine corp history it honestly motivated me and brought tears to my eyes . Well done
Absolutely amazing documentary. I’m currently 41 years old and when I watch the sacrifices that we’re made to keep us free it makes so angry to see the younger generations poisoned with the filth and hate they have for our country. I’m making sure my children understand why we are free.
So very very very PROUD of our Navajo co talkers inspite they wasn’t recognized til late 90’s , those r the reel heroes, not the generals etc. OUR message saved this nation
Navajo wasn't the only code talker,my cousin's uncle was code talker and he wasn't Navajo he was from another tribe. Navajo was the one that the government recognized.
To European white Americans.. that’s the generation who burned down black cities like black Wall Street.. and killed more black people by Lenching.. so don’t let one war that didn’t kill more American lives than the American Civil war make you forget that?
My great grandfather Gen Smith said he cried after getting word of the damage that the first nuke had caused. He was asked how he could cry for the Japanese after all he had seen. He said I've never shed A tear for them. That 1 bomb could have saved most or all of his Marines on Iwo. We could have brought down the whole volcano.
@@dariusandrews5148 ,True in many respects, buy most did not know all of the wars are really a battle over who controls currency, goods, and what ideology is everyone going to follow. They had certain ideals and were willing to fight for them, but all wars are just satan behind the scenes pulling the trigger getting everyone to kill each other off. You wonder how much longer everyone is going to keep doing the one world orders dirty work. You wonder if anyone really even knows who the enemy is anymore, at least in WW2 the enemy was more defined. Now with the media being mostly propaganda, the governments themself are the enemy. All this killing and everyone is more confused than ever, most don't even know what sex they are. Now it is an age of dishonor, just more worthless wars doing the dirty work of the crooked bankers and corporations, sending more young people to die in the meat grinder. The more things change the more they stay the same, only now it is worse with our own government, the very government these brave men fought for, totally compromised and infiltrated at every level. It's like communism with a splash of democracy, when it should be a republic, but it's not. The Divided States, died with a whimper, never knowing who the enemy even was, when it was the exact same satanic group as it always was. At least these good men did something, now the population stares at phones and feeds their minds with propaganda and do nothing except complain and blame. No accountability with anyone, very low standards if any, and everyone turning on one another instead of rooting these satanic communist scum out of every institution.
I think unless my memory serves me wrong that they haven’t developed the atomic bomb yet. The drops were to force the Japanese to surrender and save US lives. They didn’t surrender and thought they could still win, another dropped, they gave up, no more US military and Japanese(in a sense despite the bombs) needed to die, there was too much deaths on both side. The bombs missed their initial targets, I forgot where, some US military men or someone in the Government said to not bomb some city/cities cause he had a honeymoon there and he liked the places, they change targets and it was suppose to be military(+government I think?) installations only and not civilian, there was bad weathers that very day and they changed route to bomb site#2-3 or whatever I forgot that part. It was also originally intended for Nazi Germany, but the Nazis had lost before they could drop it, they wanted to end the wars everywhere fast so they used it. I think it was Nixon or Johnson that thought about dropping it on Vietnam, Henry Kissinger yelled at him and said no, something like that.
are you serious? if that’s your outlook on it, then your mother failed her job in showing you the value of life. what a fucking shame trash like you still breathes air when they’re far better people who are no longer with us. what a disappointment.
I hope I honor my grandfather's sacrifice forever and ever. I read every name in his marine yearbook of all the men in those divions who made that sacrifice with the utmost respect for my freedom today. May we never forget what they did ever so selflessly for our nation. Thank you Stanley William Geisinger and all men who served in that battle.
My step dad was there, he received his 2nd of 3 Purple 💜 and Sliver Star there. He joined the Corps Dec 8 1941 Fought on Guadalcanal, 1st Purple 💜 and a Bronze Star . He was wounded 3 times, 2 of those times he was sent to Hawaii for surgery, once to San Diego, then returned to the war 3 Purple Hearts Bronze Star, Bronze Star with V, Sliver Star leaving the Corps in 46 as SSgt Next to his green Marine uniform in the closet hung his Captain's uniform from his years with the Texas National Guard following WW2. Yet the thing he was proudest of was a poorly made tattered dirty stained flag in a 10x,12" frame hanging on the wall in their bedroom. It was the Stars and Stripes. I asked him following a Civics class on the proper care and practices of our flag why he hadn't burned it . He took it off the wall and sat down with " You see this ? It's my sweat, this, this is my blood ." He told me that a village elder made it while his island was occupied by the Japanese, the old man made as a symbol for his people to remind them that America would come for them. My step dad led the fight that liberated the village. The Elder presented it to him with tears flowing down his face as the village turned out to celebrate their freedom.
My dad was Navy , WW2 22yrs, was in the island hopping campaign in the Pacific theatre of war . He insisted to have warm bed good food , but many of his close friends ships got sunk and lost many friends . Dad was laid to rest Nov 11, 1996 . Good day to be honored each year . Thanks for all who have served and serve today . 🇺🇸
As I was watching this and tears were just coming all I could think was they were so young to deal with such trauma and death and such admiration for how loyal they were to each other. And compassion for the marines who told their stories in this film…amazing survivors.
The gratitude to these men can’t be explained. My family had 2 uncle’s on Iwo and both hurt . At family get togethers the one thing that was remembered was comments about miscalculations by our Generals and military leaders . Not planning that the bombardments did nothing in advance was their job . Also ego’s never stopped in Pacific or Europe. Photo ops were scrambled for by top officers especially ones with political ambitions. Running around war theaters with mistresses and comfortable accommodations while thousands died is confusing. Not all but many acted this way and actually used a excuse of it relieved stress ! Our soldiers fought hard and died . Military leaders who fought from the front. Thank you
My father in law, Cpl Elbert Beaver was assigned to the 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Platoon, Easy company that raised the initial flag. Joe Rosenthal years later sent Eb an autographed picture of the famous flag raising. It was specifically autographed picture recognizing his participation that day. Eb passed away in the early 90s in his beloved hometown of Ducktown, TN. Nicest man you would ever meet...
My dear friend that I lost back in 2020 was damn near 94. He was apart of the Iwo Jima campaign. Hi name is was and always will be Jim (Iwo Jima Jim) Stockton. Even though he was a marine, he was one hell of a guy to have tell stories. He had an alert and clear mind till he passed away. He once told me he was the Squad Lead of a famous actor. He did his own stunts in the Great Escape. Can you name this Motorcycle riding Bad Ass?
I had a very good friend that was with the third wave that went in...he told me, when you read that the ocean was red with blood, you believe it, cause I was there and seen it!. And as you say, that there was hospitals and many rooms dug into the island, my friend never seen any of these videos, and he told me of the hospital rooms. He was one of the men that went into the caves/tunnels armed only with a knife and his 45 cal. sidearm. When it was somewhat over .....his task was driving a crawler to dig a long trench to bury our soldiers. No, he didn't drive over the bodies....he dug the trench and several layer of men were buried, and they were covered by hand shovels. He passed away two years ago, he was 97 years old, and he never forgot the first day on Iwo Jima.....he was 19 years old.....he said he seen things no 19 year old should ever see. Sometimes as he told the stories, he would cry.......war is hell on earth he said......
Wow, how fortunate you were to be able to hear stories of that war, first hand. Especially since the majority of Vet's never spoke a word of it, if they were lucky enough to make it back home.
@@sarahmaclellan1719 My friend 'Pat" was my best friend for almost 50 years, we worked side by side for many years......I loved him like a Father.....he made me a better person. And always taught "Honesty was the best policy in business" We worked for Sears Roebuck for many years......
WOW! Most stories of Iwo Jima end with the raising of the American flag. I had no idea the fighting lasted so long. Thank you fighting Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Your bravery knows no bounds.
My grandfather took part in that war so I'm told. He left before my mother was born I believe. RIP granddad I served decades later and I remember going to the funeral of a soldier in the battalion, it was the saddest funeral I'v ever attended. I cried and I believe I said a prayer for the person and his family. I can just imagine...May God bless you all. ✌️💗🤓😎
My father was a Marine and had been in more than one of the island landings. He would never discuss anything concerning the battles, and just told me that since he was the radio operator he didn't need to shoot anyone. We do have a picture of him in the islands posing shirtless for the picture with his rifle. He did look ready to fight. On the lighter side, my first husband was terrified of him (fortunately a short marriage).
I am 100% American and I'm so grateful for these men who defended our country. I also want to shout out to the Japanese men who fought and died in their dugouts rather than surrender. The propaganda they were fed would consume their lives. They were men too, just like ours, and they deserve our respect as well. My heart goes out to all who fought in this war.
Glad to have japan on our side now. If war ever does break out again. American warriors and Japanese warriors fighting together would be a formidable force.
Such a powerful and moving story of courage and survival. The bravery of these men is truly inspiring. Excellent storytelling and an important part of history!
Hearing these ww2 vets tell of there experiences is always so incredibly difficult to imagine. I was raised by ww2 people… they never spoke of their experiences at all.
There is just no describing the bravery and heroism of these young men.When facing death and adversity they prevailed and put the flag on iwo jima.USMC semper fi.
This is awesome story on how these men (military)fought to protect this country some give all and some paid the alment price and never made home. Thank you for your service . So sad
My wife Donna had an uncle called Marsey who was a marine BAR man in the pacific. The last time I saw him socially before his senile dementia became too great, he seemed pretty good. His time in service eventually came up and I asked him how he liked the BAR as I had read of some problems. He said he loved it but wanted deeper magazines. At one point he said "When our BARS started talking they would start running." Not long after he fell silent and began to cry; although I meant no harm I felt terrible for possibly upsetting that nice old man.
I don’t have any family members who served in the Marines but many in both the Army and Air Force. My grandfather and several great-uncles served in WWII/Korea/Vietnam and all had nothing but incredible things to say about the Marines and their bravery. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hello, my name is Eric. I'm 47 years old and my dad was a marine who caught on the Marshall islands, Iwo jima, & a few others that I don't remember. I just want to take the time to THANK all the People who participated in WW2 for giving ME life as I know it. Life isn't perfect & humans are FAR from it. Sometimes a lot of Sacarfice & Bad things have to happen to achieve what is morally RIGHT. Without Freedom & democracy that can Never happen. Once again, to ALL who served for our wonderful country, living or passed away, from the bottom of my ❤ ..... "Thank You" for YOUR Sacarfice, for giving Us this country We live in, and Most of all, for Mine & every other U.S. citizen's Freedom. May GOD BLESS you ALL. Sincerely, E.L.L. P.s. My dad survived (but lost his hearing (never getting 💜) and lived for 85 blessed years B4 passing in 2008. R.I.P. DAD!!! Hope & pray to see you again. (God Willing??)
I think it's a pretty powerful statement that Clay never said no one should burn the flag, just that he hopes he never has to see it because of the sacrifice for that freedom. I think more people need to adopt that kind of mindset.
My dad was in UDT in WWII with friends buried at sea. He requested to be buried in military section of markers of sailors buried at sea. I have another friend from Viet Nam in that section as well. As Navy frontman dad had unbelievable tales from war.
Must have been one of the bloodiest battles ever! Equal to the battle of Stalingrad. I appreciate the stories in this film, from the marines who were there, I feel that they have the best knowledge of the truth, as the movie industry has depicted this battle many times. Thanks to the veterans who made this story possible, I salute you! 🫡
Respect to all the men who fought and died on Iwo Jima, but this and Stalingrad really aren't comparable. Stalingrad saw almost 1 MILLION casualties, the former about 40,000. But regardless, all these men who fought are brave and deserve nothing but respect.
My grandad was on iwo jima. Him and his buddy took a mortar round while crossing the airfield. His friend died and he carried shrapnel in his leg for the next 15-20 years.
We are heavily indebted to these valiant & brave men for their decent & honorable sacrifices they had made on behalf of America. Thanks to those superheroes & patriots, we could carry on the present pleasant life! Btw, the facts that we could enjoy the entirety of this long doc. w/o being interrupted its continuity by those annoying ads & moreover, appreciate it for free on TH-cam are truly our special privilege. So, for these true formidable & courageous patriots, our heartfelt gratitude to them for their deeds.,,,,,(08/20/24)
감사합니다 소중한 영상 잘 감상하고 있습니다.꺼져가는 미군들의 안타까운 생명들을보며 눈물이 흐릅니다 누구나 이 역사를 알아야 합니다👍 👍 👍 14년전 아들을 군에 보내고,10부작 태평양 전쟁 드라마 퍼시픽을 보면서 엄청 울었던 기억이 납니다.지나간 다큐를봐도 지금도 눈물이나고 가슴이 아픔니다,다시는 이런일이 일어나지 않길 바라는 마음 간절합니다
I believe one mission of the greatest generation was to battle the Axis armies wherever it was required. And I believe it is one mission of our generation to share their story and keep their memory and their history alive. Wherever its required.
Yes. Rather than see them struggle with drugs, alcohol and substance. Poverty and homelessness. Depression and sickness. Support our veterans. Soldiers should be first in line.
@John Newcomb well trumps the only one who's shown any real interest in living up to that duty. The way our vets were promised so much and got prattle none of it is a national discrase in my view. Namely Healthcare. During trumps administration remember the guy in charge of the VA was caught cooking the books on how many vets he claimed his VA was helping per year? He reported huge numbers were being helped when it was discovered only a shockingly low fraction was actualy being helped. Their you go waist fraud and abuse. Donald Trump fired him in disgrace rightfully so. In my view people need to start going to prison when you hold a public trust position and abuse it . Greater the responsibility the greater the punishment should be for neglecting it. And we don't have that in our country. The higher you are the less likely you will ever face charges and prison time. 2 justice systems on display. The country has many problems but not taking care of our vets is the worst of the worst. When I got our of the military after Iraq I was shocked how broken the system was when I went to use it. It practly didn't exist. The buildings were their. But it was a ghost town inside. And good luck getting anybody to even talk to you. I hope it's been fixed since trump fired that pos. Anyway take care brother
God Bless These Men this story should be told over and over in our schools about the freedoms we have today because of these brave men The Great Generation God Bless All Are Service Men And Women Everywhere and keep them safe
Everytime I have read about the battle of Iwo jima , I greatly admire gen: kurybayashi .He is resourceful, cunning loyal and great strategist , the only weakness for him is he stands for the side that was loosing
Damn the men that got us into these wars...God bless the ones that risked and gave their lives fighting in them. THANK YOU. IM HERE IN MY HOME COMFORTABLE IN MY BED WITH FOOD IN MY BELLY AND MY DAUGHTER IN HERS AND HER MOTHER SAFE. THANK YOU.
Trump dodged the draft...had a sore foot. His father's millionaire status got him three deferments from Vietnam so he played tennis instead Mocking solders dying and fighting in Vietnam... First EX president Indicted Arraigned and Arrested in a Manhattan Court Room. First "president" to Refuse to concede and honor our Peaceful Transition of Power. January 6 incites insurrection killing five people.
How was this not a huge military blunder by those in charge? This invasion could have been delayed to further reduce the enemies strength and lower Amercan casualties. What a disaster for both sides.
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Todays date is June 3rd, 2023 … I am a retired police officer and lost my sergeant and a fellow officer over the years of service. This took a toll on my life. I can not at all relate to these brave Marines who survived this. I have not cried in a long time ….. until the last 5 minutes of this documentary.
Thank all of you !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I will say it again if you look at the picture of the the flag on Iwo Jima, bottom row second from left his name was Joe. He was a great Marine, he survived that one and Okinawa. He made it home wounded but active duty. He made it home to see everyone and went to town one day. They lived in Zenith, Pa. ; He was hit and killed by a drunk driver and was buried with honor in a cemetery with the Parents and brothers and sisters. His youngest brother is still alive out of nine of them. His sister was my Grandma and Mom's mother. I heard every story he had a chance to tell in the short few months he was able to tell everyone everything while he was getting ready to go to Korea. He would have went and never thought twice about it. Was getting in shape for the trip when he was mowed down by a drunk driver.
@@Retiredcop052 Sir, I can kinda fathom what you are saying and kinda went through. I have lost them to tragedy and I have almost been done in 3 times now. Broken back twice five places in my skull, I have a😊😊 great big one where my temple was cracked open and hanging out. Nose split in half,lips peeling off my face, upper jaw broken,all of my ribs, all the bones in my right leg, my zygomatic arch , month wired shut trachea tube,NGT tube, multiple drainage tubes, plastic Aeutjuj
There's much more than that, I will not bore you to death by talking about the eternal life issues. I will do my best as I can in saying my friends are missing one or two legs, arms. I was traveling to Ohio's tourist towns
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I’m a second generation Marine…68-70 Nam Vet and my dad was in from 38-46 but never talked about what he did or where he was. But looking at some of the pictures of him during that time, I know he served in the South Pacific. He passed before I turned 17 and never saw me enlist. But I’m very proud of him, no matter what.
And I'm pretty sure that he'd be just as proud of you. Thank you for your service.
God bless you both, Sir! And thank you
Much respect, brother. I'm a second-generation Army dog. Maybe a third, since my maternal grandfather served during WW2. My father did a tour in Vietnam, and I did 3 deployments to Iraq. I know my paternal great grandfather fought in WW1.
My mother had 10 siblings and my father had 3, and only 3 in my generation have served. For what it's worth, I don't look down on those who didn't serve. It's not for everyone. The fact that hey didn't have to means the all-volunteer system works.
Welcome home.
Thanks Marine.
My father was a Sgt USMC
'42-'44
💜 Recipient in Bougainville
88mm shrapnel.
I'm 82 and this was about my father in law's generation. I cannot help be 1,000 % grateful for all their sacrifices. Because of his fighting in WW2 we likely have 7 children, 25 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren who are free and living here in America!
You are definitely correct about that. We should be eternally grateful for all that these men sacrificed for us. Without them their is no u.s.
And look what the country they fought for has become. My father was on Iwo Jima, and I'm glad he's not alive to see what's happened to the country he fought to defend.
@@DuckGuy-1957 Amen to that My Friend😢
@@DuckGuy-1957 "If my people will humble themselves and call on my name I will come and heal their land." For those not of my faith please scroll on by."
@@chilIychilI People don't understand we could have lost that war. In fact, we were losing in the early days of WW2. It wasn't until April of '42 that we were even able to fight Japan to a stalemate (the Battle of the Coral Sea), and it wasn't until June of '42 that we scored a victory (Battle of Midway). The Navy took one hell of a beating off the coast of Guadalcanal, and the Marines barely held onto it.
Semper Fi. Thanks to all our Veterans who served, especially to those who never returned home.
AMEN. God Bless America. 🇺🇸
I was on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk and I remember the day we sailed past Iwo Jima in 2006. I remember the captain ordered everyone up to the flight deck to watch as we passed by within just a few hundred yards. Some intense battle music came over the loud speaker and everyone was completely silent. I think every single person got goosebumps and could feel the power as we moved by. Ill never forget that
Your captain is a very honorable man. I would of done the same. thank you for your service and your captain.
God bless that Captain for showing (and teaching the sailors and Marines aboard) respect and giving those men a real tribute. 🇺🇸
Thank You Sir.
That must’ve been more than awesome. I’ll travel and visit battlefields of the Pacific and European Theaters and soak it all in as I look around. Thank you for your service.
Cool😊 E4 IC here!
I watch this every year in honor of my father and all those men. They were the great generation.
Truly believe they were. 😊
RIP to your father. Part of a dying breed. Never will be repeated. Different cloth.
Trust me there deaths didn't go to shit cause the nukes were revenge and justice for both Iwo jima and Okinawa they paid double their debt in blood including the firebombing which was worse than the nukes.
I was a recon Marine. I've been to Okinawa and in the Iwo Jima tunnels prepared by the Japanese ememy… about 60 years after the battle! I only toured it after the fact, and let me tell you, the men who took that island death trap had to be the toughest men on the damn planet!!!
Semper fi
They were. I worked with one of them at a sawmill in the Black Hills; he never spoke of it except to another guy who was a Marine at the Pusan Perimeter in Korea. He was one of the the most humble and kind men I have ever known.
My grandma dated a Recon Marine CWO-3. He never went to Iwo Jima but he was in Korea and Vietnam. He was a drill instructor too. I rarely see WW2 vets anymore. They're all deceased now. We have them to thank for our freedom.
Thank you for your service. Hats off to you sir!
Must’ve been cool and emotional huh? The general(I think, name starts with an K) assigned to that island was a freaking genius. He didn’t had that many naval ships and air support from the Japanese Mainland. It was kept for the defense of the homeland. He was on his own. He and his soldiers lasted over 30 days. They are good too. I think he lasted longer than any other island. RIP both sides. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
I used to know a former soldier that served on Iwo Jima--a most gentle man. He story went like this; The beach on that island was that right out of a vacation pamphlet. "When we first walked upon it, it was so calm and peaceful, and then all Hell broke loose." Thank you for sharing, Mr. Bruno.
My dad was on Iwo and I never understood what he went through growing up. Appreciate these videos. Thank you so much .
I cant Express how grateful how I am to the men of H company and to all the veterans God bless you all and thank you
My dad fought with the 5th Marine Division, 26th Marine Regiment. He as 19 at the time. Fought and survived the whole battle. Lost a lot of good friends. Never talked about it, not even with both his brothers who were in combat or his father, my grandad, who was wounded in WWI. My mom said he had bad nightmares for about 10 years, what we now call PTSD. Later served during Korean War 1950-1953.
When men were really Men. IN GOD WE TRUSTED ✝️ ❤
dec 2023 brother Ernest haynes was right with you. he's 98 still remembers
My Loved one was in 5th also
Hit with mortar and injured on first day and he is only survivor out of 13 where he was then
Returned and was deaf 75%
SHEAPNEL in body stayed the rest of his life
CURAGE is the word and TOUGH AS
NAILS ❤❤
My dad was also on Iwo Jima after leaving Guam, and Bougainville before that.
Because I ended up with his military records after he passed, I only know the dates and the places. Obviously he never talked about it enough for me to know more. While he never talked to his son about his military service, if we were someplace and he ran into another Marine? No matter what age that Marine was? It was like they served together. There was a bond that could be immediately seen.
The more of these I watch, the more I understand.
@@russf6572What you say about the bond is true. I saw it also when my dad met other Marines as well . What I also saw was the awe of young Marines who met my dad and learned where he had fought. They were literally thrilled to talk to him. They referred to his guys as being "Hard Corps". When we visited the Marine Baracks in DC for their evening performance my dad had a cap on that said Iwo Jima. A gunnery sergeant at the entrance gate asked my dad a couple of questions and the next thing we knew we were put in a VIP section for the performance. My dad got to meet the Commandant that night. As he told me later, not bad for an old PFC.
No matter how many documentaries I watch I still find more horrors of war. It's so hard to comprehend l😢
One of the best things about the Marine Corps is that every new generation of Marines is imbued with the history of the Marines who came before. I went in 40+ years after these men & they were still the standard you wanted to be measured against. Didn’t matter that tactics & weapons & all that had advanced. It was the esprit de corps that really mattered. Semper Fi gents.
Also from a tactical standpoint the corp puts the most emphasis on individual Marksmanship.
Some of the men who fought on Iwo Jima were ex Marine Raiders and Paramarines, Ira Hayes who put the flag on Surabachi was one of them
This generation inspired me to serve. Off I went 19 years old to the Middle East. God-bless you brothers... These men went through absolute terror for this nation. We owe them everything
Thank u brothe
@@kenchesnut4425 You to my friend
Semper fi. Thank you for your service
How much of a contrast was this fighting. And the fighting you guys was doin?
@Tater4200 WW2 combat veterans had to serve for the duration of the war. I'd call them the greatest generation without question
Todays date is June 3rd, 2023 … I am a retired police officer and lost my sergeant and a fellow officer over the years of service. This took a toll on my life. I can not at all relate to these brave Marines who survived this. I have not cried in a long time ….. until the last 5 minutes of this documentary.
Thank all of you !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
General Kurabyashi openly said that Japan should never go to war against America. So the Japanese higher ups sent him to Iwo jima to die considering him a great officer but outcast
Amen. Me too.
Born in 1952 the battle of IWO JIMA was still fresh in the minds of many Americans including the sons and daughters of the veterans. Of course the FLAG RAISING photo already in our textbooks was visited many times by myself. I was captivated then and captivated now by the image of the marines and that beautiful flag. I wish to hell we could have bypassed that island somehow. I want no more of wars and I have taken that oath to protect and defend the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES from all enemies foreign and domestic in 1971 just as these soldiers did in their day. I will honor that oath I hope I can face bravely the tyrants trashing our great country in 2023. Good to see this documentary let the men that survived tell it like it was.❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@chrislouden7329 typical politicians an experienced soldier tell them the truth so they send him to a hopeless situation to defend the island of Iwo Jima.
What he had, was what he got. No further help would be given. General Kuraybashi did what he could, kill or be killed. While the politicians stayed at home, instead the UD Marines paid a terrible price as did the Japanese soldiers. All because the politicians and the Generals didn't listen.
My grandfather, his 5 brothers and my grandmother, and her 3 sister's and 1 brother, were all in ww2. All but one came home. Truly, the greatest generation. They make you proud to be an American
WW2 German veteran
Amazing that anyone survived the brutality, suffering and conditions in the South Pacific. I salute them
My fathers older brother, my uncle Bill was there with the 3rd Division while my father was with the 6th div 22nd reg headed to Okinawa... both made it home although dad was wounded taking the Shuri line put right back on the line to finish taking Naha.
My only blood uncle, my mom's brother was a Marine in the South Pacific during all of this! He, fortunately, lived thru all that HELL. I remember the day he came home riding on his motorcycle. He never talked about what he saw happen there! I want to thank all of you that helped put this on my computer so I know just what he might have gone through! I was born on January 3rd, 1937, and lived in Black Diamond, Washington which is a few miles south of Seattle.
Thank you all, i am a MARINE VET. 86-91. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, NEVER FORGOTTON. SEMPER FI
Semper Fidelis!! From a Navy vet!!
Semper Fi brother 81-86 beirut vet
Thank you to all veterans from a proud citizen 😊
Thank You Sir for serving our Country.
From. A Navy Veteran.
@@dsmith5560 Semper Fi from a Navy Veteran Sir.
As a disabled veteran, its an honor to served my Country United States and in the U. S Navy. Love and respect for my brothers and sisters who served and gone before me. I love you so much and thank you giving me freedom. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for our freedom.
Much respect to you sir. Thank you for all you've done. I understand the country is in a really bad spot right now but there are alot of Americans, myself included that still and always will, have the absolute most respect for those like yourself and what you have done for our country.
Thank you for your service. We the children of the lost comrades love all of you for protecting us.
I've had the honor of visiting many of those islands with some friends, my grandfather was on Iwo Jima and he said that next to Okinawa, that was the worst experience in combat (for him). He told me that to sleep on Iwo Jima you needed to lay down boards, boxes because the Ash was so hot in those holes made by the bombardment. You'd get scolded. At night though it got cold and he said if you lay on the boards, put your poncho liner over the top and it kept you warmer. Two of his oldest friends who had served with him on other islands were killed. I've been to the spot, roundabout where he was. Very humbling experience. I've walked through jungle and those mangrove swamps on other islands and found caves, bunkers etc..but Iwo Jima is different. There's a silence to the place.
As the last of our WWll veterans pass into history, let us never forget their sacrifices. We, the many, owe so much to so very few. Never forget, Freedom is Not Free, it cost an ocean of brave men's blood and many their very lives.
Bless You Guys, & Thanks You Fors Your Service.
@49:21 absolutely chilling. You can see that man's sentience completely disappear behind his eyes as he relived that moment
Many were no older than 20, yet they got the job done. Absolutely remarkable. God bless those boys who walked into the fire on Iwo Jima.
This needs to be taught and respected to all our children going to school because so many key moments in our history are slowly being forgotten and that is wrong on so many levels.
Trump Lost hahahahaha crybabies
Because those in power want to erase our history, like pulling down our statues. They want to destroy the cohesive American Spirit. The teachers are told what to teach by teachers' unions who get it from our corrupt government. Divide and conquer.
@@gregtennessee8249He did, but you are just as crazy. Get help.
Greatest Generation who paid the price for our freedom. They should be remembered with pride and dignity. Thank you to all Marines where ever you have fought.
All I can say is that these men won our Freedom with their life’s blood and gave their lives so others might live.
I served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam in 1969 and have thought of those young men that served before me and thank God for their sacrifice for my Freedom. Semper Fi Brothers Rest of in Peace Marines
John I will bet a nickel we disagree on politics but on this point we are side by side. These men saved western civilization and our way of life. They are true heroes. Thank you for your service.
johnwilliams2276 • Women fought and died in our wars too. Please don't leave them out of your expressions of gratitude.
Simper Fi . When I became a marine in 1979 first thing we were taught was marine corp history it honestly motivated me and brought tears to my eyes . Well done
Absolutely amazing documentary. I’m currently 41 years old and when I watch the sacrifices that we’re made to keep us free it makes so angry to see the younger generations poisoned with the filth and hate they have for our country. I’m making sure my children understand why we are free.
So very very very PROUD of our Navajo co talkers inspite they wasn’t recognized til late 90’s , those r the reel heroes, not the generals etc. OUR message saved this nation
Navajo wasn't the only code talker,my cousin's uncle was code talker and he wasn't Navajo he was from another tribe. Navajo was the one that the government recognized.
They call it the greatest generation for a reason.
I believe God put extra steel in these men for the battle...
Gen y learned a lot from those guys
There’s no doubt about that
The greatest generation cursed with deceitful traitors for leaders.
To European white Americans.. that’s the generation who burned down black cities like black Wall Street.. and killed more black people by Lenching.. so don’t let one war that didn’t kill more American lives than the American Civil war make you forget that?
My great grandfather Gen Smith said he cried after getting word of the damage that the first nuke had caused. He was asked how he could cry for the Japanese after all he had seen. He said I've never shed A tear for them. That 1 bomb could have saved most or all of his Marines on Iwo. We could have brought down the whole volcano.
When people signed up for the military in any era they know what they signed up for
@@dariusandrews5148 ,True in many respects, buy most did not know all of the wars are really a battle over who controls currency, goods, and what ideology is everyone going to follow. They had certain ideals and were willing to fight for them, but all wars are just satan behind the scenes pulling the trigger getting everyone to kill each other off. You wonder how much longer everyone is going to keep doing the one world orders dirty work. You wonder if anyone really even knows who the enemy is anymore, at least in WW2 the enemy was more defined. Now with the media being mostly propaganda, the governments themself are the enemy. All this killing and everyone is more confused than ever, most don't even know what sex they are. Now it is an age of dishonor, just more worthless wars doing the dirty work of the crooked bankers and corporations, sending more young people to die in the meat grinder.
The more things change the more they stay the same, only now it is worse with our own government, the very government these brave men fought for, totally compromised and infiltrated at every level. It's like communism with a splash of democracy, when it should be a republic, but it's not. The Divided States, died with a whimper, never knowing who the enemy even was, when it was the exact same satanic group as it always was. At least these good men did something, now the population stares at phones and feeds their minds with propaganda and do nothing except complain and blame. No accountability with anyone, very low standards if any, and everyone turning on one another instead of rooting these satanic communist scum out of every institution.
Yeah. THEIR COUNTRY!
I think unless my memory serves me wrong that they haven’t developed the atomic bomb yet. The drops were to force the Japanese to surrender and save US lives. They didn’t surrender and thought they could still win, another dropped, they gave up, no more US military and Japanese(in a sense despite the bombs) needed to die, there was too much deaths on both side. The bombs missed their initial targets, I forgot where, some US military men or someone in the Government said to not bomb some city/cities cause he had a honeymoon there and he liked the places, they change targets and it was suppose to be military(+government I think?) installations only and not civilian, there was bad weathers that very day and they changed route to bomb site#2-3 or whatever I forgot that part. It was also originally intended for Nazi Germany, but the Nazis had lost before they could drop it, they wanted to end the wars everywhere fast so they used it. I think it was Nixon or Johnson that thought about dropping it on Vietnam, Henry Kissinger yelled at him and said no, something like that.
are you serious? if that’s your outlook on it, then your mother failed her job in showing you the value of life. what a fucking shame trash like you still breathes air when they’re far better people who are no longer with us. what a disappointment.
I hope I honor my grandfather's sacrifice forever and ever. I read every name in his marine yearbook of all the men in those divions who made that sacrifice with the utmost respect for my freedom today. May we never forget what they did ever so selflessly for our nation. Thank you Stanley William Geisinger and all men who served in that battle.
I cant even begin to imagine the fear of landing on that beach... True heroes.
My step dad was there, he received his 2nd of 3 Purple 💜
and Sliver Star there.
He joined the Corps Dec 8 1941
Fought on Guadalcanal, 1st Purple 💜 and a Bronze Star .
He was wounded 3 times, 2 of those times he was sent to Hawaii for surgery, once to San Diego, then returned to the war
3 Purple Hearts Bronze Star, Bronze Star with V, Sliver Star leaving the Corps in 46 as SSgt
Next to his green Marine uniform in the closet hung his Captain's uniform from his years with the Texas National Guard following WW2.
Yet the thing he was proudest of was a poorly made tattered dirty stained flag in a 10x,12" frame hanging on the wall in their bedroom. It was the Stars and Stripes.
I asked him following a Civics class on the proper care and practices of our flag why he hadn't burned it .
He took it off the wall and sat down with
" You see this ? It's my sweat, this, this is my blood ."
He told me that a village elder made it while his island was occupied by the Japanese, the old man made as a symbol for his people to remind them that America would come for them.
My step dad led the fight that liberated the village.
The Elder presented it to him with tears flowing down his face as the village turned out to celebrate their freedom.
T'anks for sharing. #emilyLinge🙆🏼♀
Thank you for sharing!! ❤
Powerful
3 PHs. You mean his 3 Japanese marksmanship badges 😂
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I have nothing but the utmost respect for these men their bravery is almost inconceivable
My dad was Navy , WW2 22yrs, was in the island hopping campaign in the Pacific theatre of war . He insisted to have warm bed good food , but many of his close friends ships got sunk and lost many friends . Dad was laid to rest Nov 11, 1996 . Good day to be honored each year . Thanks for all who have served and serve today . 🇺🇸
Forever the greatest generation. What a horror those young men had to go through and witness.
They grew up really fast...so much respect for them
Who would that be, if you don't mind me asking?
@@senorpepper3405 the troops
Last points really hit home for me. The flag means so much more to people who have bled for it and to desecrate it is absolutely ludicrous
As I was watching this and tears were just coming all I could think was they were so young to deal with such trauma and death and such admiration for how loyal they were to each other. And compassion for the marines who told their stories in this film…amazing survivors.
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The gratitude to these men can’t be explained. My family had 2 uncle’s on Iwo and both hurt . At family get togethers the one thing that was remembered was comments about miscalculations by our Generals and military leaders . Not planning that the bombardments did nothing in advance was their job . Also ego’s never stopped in Pacific or Europe. Photo ops were scrambled for by top officers especially ones with political ambitions. Running around war theaters with mistresses and comfortable accommodations while thousands died is confusing. Not all but many acted this way and actually used a excuse of it relieved stress ! Our soldiers fought hard and died . Military leaders who fought from the front. Thank you
My son is a Navy corpsman, I am just as proud of him as I worry about him.
This is an amazing display why you respect your elders. You don’t know what it took to make their footprint in the world.
God bless these men and every American that fought for our freedom!!
God Bless these Heroes, One and All. May they Rest in Peace.
Cpl Johnson seems like such a genuinely humble guy, a real American hero!!
My father in law, Cpl Elbert Beaver was assigned to the 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Platoon, Easy company that raised the initial flag. Joe Rosenthal years later sent Eb an autographed picture of the famous flag raising. It was specifically autographed picture recognizing his participation that day. Eb passed away in the early 90s in his beloved hometown of Ducktown, TN. Nicest man you would ever meet...
My dear friend that I lost back in 2020 was damn near 94. He was apart of the Iwo Jima campaign. Hi name is was and always will be Jim (Iwo Jima Jim) Stockton. Even though he was a marine, he was one hell of a guy to have tell stories. He had an alert and clear mind till he passed away. He once told me he was the Squad Lead of a famous actor. He did his own stunts in the Great Escape. Can you name this Motorcycle riding Bad Ass?
This was an awesomely done documentary. It must be hard and expensive to film all the footage of re reenactments. We need more like this. Thanks
I agree bro. It is hard and expensive to film Re-enactments. But its gotta be even harder and even more expensive to film the OG Enactments.
I'm just buwlshyt but 😂these are dope af though.
@@chilIychilI 😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀
@@MichaelStef77 8:55
@@warrenwheat8866 What about it? I’m confused for the time-stamp.
I had a very good friend that was with the third wave that went in...he told me, when you read that the ocean was red with blood, you believe it, cause I was there and seen it!. And as you say, that there was hospitals and many rooms dug into the island, my friend never seen any of these videos, and he told me of the hospital rooms. He was one of the men that went into the caves/tunnels armed only with a knife and his 45 cal. sidearm. When it was somewhat over .....his task was driving a crawler to dig a long trench to bury our soldiers. No, he didn't drive over the bodies....he dug the trench and several layer of men were buried, and they were covered by hand shovels. He passed away two years ago, he was 97 years old, and he never forgot the first day on Iwo Jima.....he was 19 years old.....he said he seen things no 19 year old should ever see. Sometimes as he told the stories, he would cry.......war is hell on earth he said......
Wow, how fortunate you were to be able to hear stories of that war, first hand. Especially since the majority of Vet's never spoke a word of it, if they were lucky enough to make it back home.
@@sarahmaclellan1719 My friend 'Pat" was my best friend for almost 50 years, we worked side by side for many years......I loved him like a Father.....he made me a better person. And always taught "Honesty was the best policy in business" We worked for Sears Roebuck for many years......
I can't thank you guys enough for the freedom I enjoy. Thank you. Thank you.
Rest in peace to those who didn't make it home and those who have already gone.
Rest in peace.
WW1 veterans
WOW! Most stories of Iwo Jima end with the raising of the American flag. I had no idea the fighting lasted so long. Thank you fighting Marines and Navy Corpsmen. Your bravery knows no bounds.
My grandfather took part in that war so I'm told. He left before my mother was born I believe. RIP granddad I served decades later and I remember going to the funeral of a soldier in the battalion, it was the saddest funeral I'v ever attended. I cried and I believe I said a prayer for the person and his family. I can just imagine...May God bless you all. ✌️💗🤓😎
Fellow veteran here. USAF 75’. What a hideous brutal battle. Our great warriors God bless them all for each generation!
Those men were total bad asses. Respect.
I'm a Navy vet 98-00 desert fox/ kosovo, and thank you for all these awesome docs. I love learning ww2 and everything navy / marine
My father was a Marine and had been in more than one of the island landings. He would never discuss anything concerning the battles, and just told me that since he was the radio operator he didn't need to shoot anyone. We do have a picture of him in the islands posing shirtless for the picture with his rifle. He did look ready to fight. On the lighter side, my first husband was terrified of him (fortunately a short marriage).
I am 100% American and I'm so grateful for these men who defended our country. I also want to shout out to the Japanese men who fought and died in their dugouts rather than surrender. The propaganda they were fed would consume their lives. They were men too, just like ours, and they deserve our respect as well. My heart goes out to all who fought in this war.
Wow! That was really good. The re-enactment actors were superb. Superb job!
Thank you so much Veterans 🙏 We love you 💖 💎
Absolutely an amazing documentary. I will be watching this one again.
Glad to have japan on our side now. If war ever does break out again. American warriors and Japanese warriors fighting together would be a formidable force.
Let's hope so, because I see China invading Japan probably within the next 5 years.
God Bless the US Marines and Navy Corpsmen 🙏
Such a powerful and moving story of courage and survival. The bravery of these men is truly inspiring. Excellent storytelling and an important part of history!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Hearing these ww2 vets tell of there experiences is always so incredibly difficult to imagine. I was raised by ww2 people… they never spoke of their experiences at all.
There is just no describing the bravery and heroism of these young men.When facing death and adversity they prevailed and put the flag on iwo jima.USMC semper fi.
Salute to you sir..
This is awesome story on how these men (military)fought to protect this country some give all and some paid the alment price and never made home. Thank you for your service . So sad
My wife Donna had an uncle called Marsey who was a marine BAR man in the pacific. The last time I saw him socially before his senile dementia became too great, he seemed pretty good. His time in service eventually came up and I asked him how he liked the BAR as I had read of some problems. He said he loved it but wanted deeper magazines. At one point he said "When our BARS started talking they would start running." Not long after he fell silent and began to cry; although I meant no harm I felt terrible for possibly upsetting that nice old man.
I used to be a marine officer, after seeing this movie I really appreciate all the years spent at sea 🌊 ❤😮
I don’t have any family members who served in the Marines but many in both the Army and Air Force. My grandfather and several great-uncles served in WWII/Korea/Vietnam and all had nothing but incredible things to say about the Marines and their bravery. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hello, my name is Eric. I'm 47 years old and my dad was a marine who caught on the Marshall islands, Iwo jima, & a few others that I don't remember. I just want to take the time to THANK all the People who participated in WW2 for giving ME life as I know it. Life isn't perfect & humans are FAR from it. Sometimes a lot of Sacarfice & Bad things have to happen to achieve what is morally RIGHT. Without Freedom & democracy that can Never happen. Once again, to ALL who served for our wonderful country, living or passed away, from the bottom of my ❤ .....
"Thank You" for YOUR Sacarfice, for giving Us this country We live in, and Most of all, for Mine & every other U.S. citizen's Freedom. May GOD BLESS you ALL.
Sincerely, E.L.L.
P.s. My dad survived (but lost his hearing (never getting 💜) and lived for 85 blessed years B4 passing in 2008. R.I.P. DAD!!! Hope & pray to see you again. (God Willing??)
Those are very kind words...thank you
I think it's a pretty powerful statement that Clay never said no one should burn the flag, just that he hopes he never has to see it because of the sacrifice for that freedom. I think more people need to adopt that kind of mindset.
My dad was there after leaving Guam.
He never got a scratch in three different campaigns.
Trump Lost hahahahaha crybabies
My dad was in UDT in WWII with friends buried at sea. He requested to be buried in military section of markers of sailors buried at sea. I have another friend from Viet Nam in that section as well. As Navy frontman dad had unbelievable tales from war.
Must have been one of the bloodiest battles ever! Equal to the battle of Stalingrad. I appreciate the stories in this film, from the marines who were there, I feel that they have the best knowledge of the truth, as the movie industry has depicted this battle many times. Thanks to the veterans who made this story possible, I salute you! 🫡
Respect to all the men who fought and died on Iwo Jima, but this and Stalingrad really aren't comparable. Stalingrad saw almost 1 MILLION casualties, the former about 40,000.
But regardless, all these men who fought are brave and deserve nothing but respect.
Stalingrad was on another level
My grandad was on iwo jima. Him and his buddy took a mortar round while crossing the airfield. His friend died and he carried shrapnel in his leg for the next 15-20 years.
They didn't even mention CMoH recipient John Basilone was killed on iwo
We are heavily indebted to these valiant & brave men for their decent & honorable sacrifices they had made on behalf of America. Thanks to those superheroes & patriots, we could carry on the present pleasant life! Btw, the facts that we could enjoy the entirety of this long doc. w/o being interrupted its continuity by those annoying ads & moreover, appreciate it for free on TH-cam are truly our special privilege. So, for these true formidable & courageous patriots, our heartfelt gratitude to them for their deeds.,,,,,(08/20/24)
RIP
To the 6,862 US marines, navy men, and army soldiers, and 17,845-18,375 Imperial Japanese troops who were killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima
감사합니다 소중한 영상 잘 감상하고 있습니다.꺼져가는 미군들의 안타까운 생명들을보며 눈물이 흐릅니다 누구나 이 역사를 알아야 합니다👍 👍 👍 14년전 아들을 군에 보내고,10부작 태평양 전쟁 드라마 퍼시픽을 보면서 엄청 울었던 기억이 납니다.지나간 다큐를봐도 지금도 눈물이나고 가슴이 아픔니다,다시는 이런일이 일어나지 않길 바라는 마음 간절합니다
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You history hit folks sure know how to flood the market with channels lol. That said, I do appreciate the free content.
TH-cam has been busy flooding their service with revised history.
Look at the posted dates for a clue.
Oh Lord, please bless me with just a fraction of the courage possessed by these brave boys.
I believe one mission of the greatest generation was to battle the Axis armies wherever it was required.
And I believe it is one mission of our generation to share their story and keep their memory and their history alive. Wherever its required.
Johnson's humility is commendable!
great doc! thanx Real History
Great documentary
Get em boys. We need to take care of our veterans
Yes. Rather than see them struggle with drugs, alcohol and substance. Poverty and homelessness. Depression and sickness. Support our veterans. Soldiers should be first in line.
@John Newcomb well trumps the only one who's shown any real interest in living up to that duty. The way our vets were promised so much and got prattle none of it is a national discrase in my view. Namely Healthcare. During trumps administration remember the guy in charge of the VA was caught cooking the books on how many vets he claimed his VA was helping per year? He reported huge numbers were being helped when it was discovered only a shockingly low fraction was actualy being helped. Their you go waist fraud and abuse. Donald Trump fired him in disgrace rightfully so. In my view people need to start going to prison when you hold a public trust position and abuse it . Greater the responsibility the greater the punishment should be for neglecting it. And we don't have that in our country. The higher you are the less likely you will ever face charges and prison time. 2 justice systems on display. The country has many problems but not taking care of our vets is the worst of the worst. When I got our of the military after Iraq I was shocked how broken the system was when I went to use it. It practly didn't exist. The buildings were their. But it was a ghost town inside. And good luck getting anybody to even talk to you. I hope it's been fixed since trump fired that pos.
Anyway take care brother
@@johnyroach40Migrants get better treatment
God Bless These Men this story should be told over and over in our schools about the freedoms we have today because of these brave men The Great Generation God Bless All Are Service Men And Women Everywhere and keep them safe
Gotta give this documentary credit, for showing the Japanese side as well.
Everytime I have read about the battle of Iwo jima , I greatly admire gen: kurybayashi .He is resourceful, cunning loyal and great strategist , the only weakness for him is he stands for the side that was loosing
The narrator’s voice is a perfect match👍🏾
Amen too those who fought for our freedom God Bless
Damn the men that got us into these wars...God bless the ones that risked and gave their lives fighting in them. THANK YOU. IM HERE IN MY HOME COMFORTABLE IN MY BED WITH FOOD IN MY BELLY AND MY DAUGHTER IN HERS AND HER MOTHER SAFE. THANK YOU.
Trump dodged the draft...had a sore foot. His father's millionaire status got him three deferments from Vietnam so he played tennis instead Mocking solders dying and fighting in Vietnam...
First EX president Indicted Arraigned and Arrested in a Manhattan Court Room.
First "president" to Refuse to concede and honor our Peaceful Transition of Power. January 6 incites insurrection killing five people.
There isn't enough thankyou's for what you all did ! God bless you all !
How was this not a huge military blunder by those in charge? This invasion could have been delayed to further reduce the enemies strength and lower Amercan casualties. What a disaster for both sides.
That's what I KEEP wondering. At least pop some smokes for them GEEZ.