CSPAN3 Reel America To The Shores Of Iwo Jima - 1945 July 13, 2024
Which key strongholds anchor a Japanese Defense line guarding the heart of the homeland. The american front lines advanced to guam and saipan, had now stood iwo jima, the most heavily fortified island in the world. Buried deep underground late 20 years of japanese preparation. 20,000 of their toughest fighting men waited for us to make the first move. And they do not have to wait long. The navy begins to soften the island so we can land. [explosions] planes from our Carrier Force take off to strafe and bomb. [planes flying in] [bombings] gunboats move in close to work over enemy beach installa...