The Battle of Iwo Jima (Part 1 of 2)

PINT-SIZED HISTORY ARE STORMING THE BEACHES!

Have you ever wondered why a tiny volcanic island in the Pacific became one of the most iconic battles of the Second World War?

Have you ever looked at that famous flag-raising photograph and asked yourself what really happened there?

Well the boys have got you covered, Joe and Zack dig into the Battle of Iwo Jima. The brutal clash between the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial Japanese Army in 1945.

We break down why Iwo Jima mattered, how General Kuribayashi turned the island into a fortress, and why nearly 30,000 US Marines became casualties while taking it.

In this two-parter we'll talk about the story behind the legendary flag raising on Mount Suribachi, the gritty step-by-step advance across the island, and the extraordinary tales of bravery from both sides.

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