Iwo Jima: The Marines Hell on Earth

If You want your own Praesidus Iwo Jima Watch then check out my sponsor here https://tinyurl.com/bdc6xhtm Welcome to Iwo Jima, the Marines' Hell on Earth. In February 1945, 70,000 U.S. Marines stormed the black volcanic sands of a tiny, seemingly insignificant island in the Pacific. What they faced was a fortress, an 8-square-mile island honeycombed with 11 miles of underground bunkers, tunnels, and firing positions defended by over 21,000 of Japan's most fanatical Imperial troops. The battle was supposed to take a few days. It lasted for 36 of the most brutal days in American military history. This video breaks down the strategic nightmare, the horrific fighting conditions, and the incredible acts of valor that defined the struggle for Iwo Jima. We explore why this island was so critical, the unbreakable Japanese defense, and the iconic story behind the famous flag-raising on Mount Suribachi. Join us as we delve into one of the most pivotal and costly battles of World War II. Travel with me to croatia https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/cro... Travel to Greece with Me https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/gre... Support me on Patreon for extra content.   / stakuyi   For sources: Make sure to check out my Patreon, I will be posting all sources there for future videos for the public BUY MY COFFEE IT’S DELICIOUS https://tablowroastingco.com/products... Subscribe to my channels and let me know what more you would like to see. We organize games through discord:   / discord   Twitch   / stakuyi   Podcast: https://historyofeverythingpodcast.com/