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On February 19, 1945, the volcanic sands of Iwo Jima became the stage for one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater. As U.S. Marines stormed the beaches under withering fire from entrenched Japanese defenders, Operation Detachment unfolded into a brutal 36-day struggle that would cost over 26,000 American lives and leave an indelible mark on the history of World War II.

From the first chaotic landings to the desperate hand-to-hand combat in the island’s rugged interior, this operation tested the courage, endurance, and resolve of the Marines like no other battle in the Pacific. Japanese fortifications, hidden caves, and relentless sniper fire turned every inch of ground into a deadly gauntlet, forcing U.S. forces into a grueling fight for every meter of volcanic rock.

This meticulously researched documentary reveals:

• How U.S. forces planned and executed the amphibious assault on Iwo Jima
• The challenges of capturing an island designed to be a fortress with interconnected bunkers and caves
• The exact strategies Japanese defenders used to inflict maximum casualties on the invading Marines
• Stories of heroism and sacrifice, from flag-raising moments to desperate last stands
• How artillery, naval bombardment, and close air support shaped the relentless 36-day campaign
• The human cost of victory: 26,000 U.S. casualties, thousands more wounded, and the toll on Japanese forces
• Personal accounts from Marines who endured the relentless combat and volcanic terrain
• Why the capture of Iwo Jima became a turning point for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific

Based on official U.S. Navy and Marine Corps reports, Japanese defense records, survivor testimonies, and wartime intelligence, this film reconstructs the harrowing story of the island where courage met carnage.

From the first boats hitting the black sand beaches… to the raging battles in Mount Suribachi’s shadow… to the final moments of the island’s capture, this is the story of Operation Detachment—a testament to the resilience and sacrifice of those who fought in one of World War II’s deadliest battles.

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video is for educational and historical purposes only. It presents documented events from World War II and does not glorify violence. All visuals are used respectfully and in compliance with YouTube’s guidelines for historical content.

📚 SOURCES:
• U.S. Marine Corps — Action Reports, Operation Detachment, Iwo Jima (1945)
• National Archives — Amphibious Assault & Casualty Records
• Imperial Japanese Army — Iwo Jima Defense Logs
• Library of Congress — Survivor Testimonies from Iwo Jima
• Samuel Eliot Morison — History of U.S. Naval Operations in WWII, Vol. 14
• John Costello — The Pacific War Chronicles
• Naval War College — Amphibious Warfare Analyses, 1945

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