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How U.S. Marines Exposed an Invisible Japanese Defense at Peleliu | WW2

During the brutal Battle of Peleliu in World War II, U.S. Marines faced one of the most dangerous challenges of the Pacific War—an enemy they could not see. Japanese forces had transformed the island’s coral ridges into a vast network of hidden caves, tunnels, and firing positions, allowing them to strike with deadly accuracy and then disappear without a trace.

For days, American units were pinned down by precise fire from positions that appeared to be solid rock. Casualties mounted, morale dropped, and progress ground to a halt. Then, on September 14, 1944, a small observation changed everything.

This documentary tells the story of how U.S. Marines discovered a simple but revolutionary detection technique—later known as the Broken Glass Method—that allowed them to spot concealed Japanese defenses using sunlight reflecting off damaged optical glass. In a single afternoon, dozens of hidden positions were identified, fundamentally changing the course of the battle.

Through first-hand accounts, tactical analysis, and historical context, this video explores how observation, adaptability, and teamwork helped Marines overcome an invisible enemy at Peleliu—and how this innovation went on to influence military doctrine across the Pacific Theater.

📌 Based on real events from the Battle of Peleliu
📌 Focused on WW2 military tactics and battlefield innovation
📌 Long-form World War II history documentary

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