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Iwo Jima (KB 8), Part Two
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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On February 19, 1945, 40,000 Marines landed on Iwo Jima, and many more would follow. Within four days, they had taken the summit of Mt. Suribachi, a key position that commanded the entire island, and had raised an enormous flag (an event made famous in the iconic photo by Joe Rosenthal). But the battle was far from over. The Japanese defenders were determined to exact as heavy a toll as possible, while kamikazes wreaked havoc on the US Navy off the shore. Join James and Scott as they conclude their discussion of the key battle of Iwo Jima.
Released:
Oct 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Intro to Key Battles of American History: In this episode, host James Early introduces the series, discussing the format, the topics to be discussed in future episodes, and everything else you need to know. by Key Battles of American History