Iwo Jima Animated - Part 1, D-DAY

[@TheOperationsRoom]

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[@brokenbridge6316]

You did a nice job with this video.

[@VynalDerp]

Hey, I think its better to leave the pinned message for corrections. Otherwise the correction will be buried as time goes on.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

I'd love to see Operations Room do a collaboration with Historiograph, a similar channel with equally great content!

[@user-kd3xr5ft9k]

Do Invasion of panama 1989

[@ezemeza1363]

i was looking for part 2 jajajaj nice job!!!

[@kevinzuniga4910]

I can’t imagine how brutal this battle was in real life. Those friendly fire accidents were horrible.

[@chrislloyd261]

Truth can be a stranger than fiction

[@w4rl0rd93]

@@chrislloyd261 word up

[@gherthort]

it's hard to think about friendly fire incidents and it's even worse trying to think about what'd be like to be a pilot or gun crew who just hit your own boys

[@123SEA1]

and then realize that Okinawa was somehow worse

[@joeywheelerii9136]

@@123SEA1 At least at Iwo Jima you don't have walk on the squishy putrid remains of innocent civilains caught in the crossfire.

[@johnjuiceshipper4963]

Basilone was just something else. Not just from seeing him portrayed in The Pacific, but also just from reasing the records about his actions. That man was truely built different.

[@VikTheGreat360]

Gigachad

[@TheNinjaGumball]

"YOU WANNA LIVE? GET OFF THE BEACH!"

[@kungpowdan9632]

I just visited his grave site earlier this week. It was something else to see it and pay my respects to him.

[@Chalupafatty]

What’s “reasing” mean? Smearing a great man’s name

[@AlvinREDDELTA]

good series he got shot in chest while rushing the front line

[@Reignor99]

using a flag to represent the dead is surely the most respectful way I've ever seen it portrayed

[@propaganda1945]

I thought the flags are the troops untill the Corsair friendly fire incident.

[@kameronjones7139]

@@propaganda1945 did you not see the men moving?

[@ComradeIsy]

I wonder how he could get so accurate information

[@propaganda1945]

@@kameronjones7139 I did but most of the time flags are being used to show troops because its eaiser. But this way is way better.

[@kameronjones7139]

@@propaganda1945 not on this channel usually most of the time it is used to represent death

[@questionmark05]

All those flag symbols popping up... I'm stunned. I knew it happend, even how it happend. But seeing it "in real time" damn, I'm not sure what to say. Brilliant way to illustrate how many casualties and how fast it happend. Fantastic job.

[@byzantium0086]

Japanese infantry are more competent and brave. US Soldiers rely on artillery and air power to achieve victory.

[@dunkey7739]

@@byzantium0086 well it worked in the end

[@em9613]

@@byzantium0086 Weeb

[@questionmark05]

@@byzantium0086 I'm not sure competent or brave would be the right term. Maybe fanatical? But yes all the western allies were use to support from artillery, armour or planes. I'm not sure the Japanese even had radiomen like the allies did.

[@carltonace1606]

@@byzantium0086 that's clearly why they tended to die at much higher rates. It's just not true. They were in defensive positions, any assault against defensive positions is expected to lead to high causalities. The brave ones were the marines on the beach exposed to every shell and round charging up against the Japanese hiding in their holes.

[@USMCB4MF]

My grandfather fought on Iwo, so I was definitely excited to see this video come out. But, I had no idea that his battalion would be specifically mentioned, let alone hearing the number of casualties they took that first day is insane to me. No wonder I never heard any of those stories from him.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

I am aware the Seabees were uniformed under the USN org. Early in the war the organisation had been made up of civilian units which had then been placed under the umbrella of the USN, and detached to the USMC for Iwo Jima, comprised of skilled and sometimes drafted civilians in uniform. Yes, technically enlisted, and having received varying levels of basic military training. Much like the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in that regard. The use of the word "civilian" here was intended to convey that they were brought together for their technical skills, but were not really "soldiers"/Marines. No offence intended.

[@daveadkins3780]

Fair play

[@RealFleeceJohnson]

It’s cool

[@eli-mi3mh]

@@MP-po4fp ah yes when you need more warcrimes then sending the us Marines send then sea bees barley trained and practically useless

[@Bornst3ll3r]

@@MP-po4fp why were they worthless after ww2

[@JohnSmith-gb5vg]

@@MP-po4fp thx for the Quonset huts at Camp Schwab on Okinawa! No ac but at least they were nice.

[@denniscleary7580]

Letters from Iwo Jima is truly a cinema classic and should be watched with respect

[@maximipe]

This, it also shows the japanese side of things in what is often a one sided story (like most of the video)

[@MintyLime703]

Flags of our Fathers is pretty good too. It's the sister movie to Letters and it covers the US perspective. It may not be as unique but it's worth watching.

[@Ryuko-T72]

First time I watched it I cried. These men and kids where sent to a rocky outcrop and told to dig in, kill 10 enemies, then die. There was no way home. You are on Iwo Jima, you are going to die.

[@comrade_commissar3794]

@@MintyLime703 Thought the film was pretty average compared to Letters of Iwo Jima. It’s more about a couple of dudes doing a publicity tour in the states rather than the battle itself.

[@GrunOne]

@@comrade_commissar3794 I remember watching 'Sands of Iwo Jima' as a little kid with my dad. Don't remember much about it though.

[@PCSheepy]

I knew it was a bloody battle but this really shows the scale of it. Fantastically put together.

[@Newdivide]

One marine fought in the battle of Iwo Jima & he's underage. Jack Lucas was only 14 when he lied his way into the army. Posted to pearl harbor, he accidentally revealed his real age through a letter and was grounded. He secretly boarded a ship for Iwo Jima and during the voyage, was forced to reveal himself for fear of being discovered. Fortunately, the commander in charge of the division let him stay as he was impressed with his courage. Lucas got demoted but was pleased he was given a mild punishment When he landed on the island, he fought the Japanese and spotted two grenades, jump on top of one, and buried the other in the volcanic soil. The other grenade failed to explode while the latter didn't. The blast injured his chest and was evacuated back to the US. He ended up with hundreds of shrapnel still in his body Jack was later awarded the medal of honor months after the war ended. He died in 2008 from leukemia

[@Trey4x4]

That's why pickles have names

[@Aren-1997]

Idk if you could say "Fortunately" for him being allowed to be sent into a warzone...

[@cameroncrider6970]

@@Aren-1997 it is fortunately. Boys/men wanted to fight. That’s why the kid lied and tried so hard to continue. The result doesn’t change his original desire

[@TricksterPoi]

@@Aren-1997 You just don't understand that some boys/men want the trill of the "adventure" the desire to fight for your country regardless the horror. This never change even the last world war.

[@Aren-1997]

@@cameroncrider6970 Nothing fortunate about being blasted to pieces, regardless of if you wanted to fight or not, war is horrible, and we all best stay clear of it.

[@Josh-hr5mc]

Just imagine a 36 day battle on an island not even 5X2 miles in size. I can't imagine how they even slept at night

[@obi-wankenobi1750]

They didn’t. Listen to some interviews from guys who were there and the constant nighttime hand to hand fighting is a reoccurring theme.

[@whitemiasma5288]

Just imagine a 36 day battle on an island not even 5X2 miles in size in which many many men lost their lives for nothing.

[@DiaperGranny11]

@@whitemiasma5288 You’re commenting all over this video. Have you not anything else to strive for in life?

[@Trueholycrapfish]

@@DiaperGranny11 going for 36 days of constant commenting maybe

[@daniellap.stewart6839]

@@DiaperGranny11 He is not wrong! Iwo gima was a waste of good young men

[@espeon91]

Excellent video! The Pacific TV series had an almost surreal video on this campaign with the foreboding words: For the first time American casualties on an island campaign were greater than the Japanese.

[@wyattmann8157]

“Uncommon Valor was a common virtue.” - Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, USN

[@jonathanleitch6176]

Fuckin a.

[@menwithven8114]

It's amazing what people can do when pushed under the worst circumstances. It's unfortunate that this horrific war had to be fought but it really did create a great generation that I believe has kept America together and going ever since. It seems that as every year passes we get farther away from that "greatness". I believe the generational crisis and more specifically the male crisis in America from the last 30 years will end up resulting in another one of these great wars. There's a reason we have seen crazy upticks in violence, medication for young kids, schools shootings etc.

[@austinjacob8026]

i doubt they did really get any meaningful rest the entire time. Unless you count whenever someone would pass out from the exhaustion of lugging around those giant brass balls.

[@onraj9mm]

Dude was truly a shitty commander.

[@logicalconceptofficial]

@@menwithven8114Nonsense. That “greatest generation” was a stain on humanity responsible for countless problems. They can pat themselves on the back but it’s nonsense, especially when you consider that some of the worst people in history were part of those same generations and times and were their peers. Just typical ignorant humans, that’s what they were, and fighting wars for (ungodly) nations that act arrogantly with each other and even with their own people while aiming to rule the world is no real change (from all of human history or from Egypt in Exodus) or “honor”. Greatest generation MY ASS! No, I wouldn’t go around glorifying warriors (who are objectively illogical and shameful to humanity for trying to solve problems with weapons and violence rather than devotion to Reason (God - the First Cause)) as if they made the optimal decisions and are some sort of archetype to aspire to. The Philosopher King is the ideal a “real man” and/or Rational Man ought (logically speaking) to aspire to. Those who fight wars are their own enemy, as Reality is ONE, even if they don’t know and understand it.

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

Omaha beach had 7,800 dug in defenders while Iwo Jima had over 21,000, must have been a hell of a battle.

[@gimmethegepgun]

Add to that that the defenders on Omaha could choose to retreat. On Iwo Jima, there's nowhere for them to go.

[@carltonace1606]

And the Germans on Omaha ran out of ammunition, they were not as well supplied as an island with months to prepare.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

@@carltonace1606 The Germans had years actually to prepare.

[@MusicReign]

@@panzerabwerkanone But didn't know before if and where the allies would land.

[@nd15music73]

More relevantly Omaha Beach (and western area of Normandy) was defended by 352. and 716. Infantry division which were just second rate static units largely made up of old farts, teenagers with minimal training, men previously deemed unfit to fight, Eastern European conscripts, various men pushed into service. All the German elite was in the East where British and Commonwealth forces were landing. While the Brits spent 2 months fighting 10 Panzer Divisions, the densest concentration of German land power in the war, meanwhile for most of Normandy U.S fought trash except 3. Fallschirmjager and 17 SS Panzer Grenadier, which had 1 battalion of assault guns attached. There's a sentiment repeated of how "Shermans rarely fought Tigers", but that's a confusion as it's that U.S Shermans rarely fought Tigers. The British Shermans didn't have that luxury to say the least, they were facing down a cycling wall of them.

[@Shiro_47]

I’m glad he mention the story for GySgt Basilone and mention Gen. Kuribayashi strategically forbidding Banzai charges

[@TXnine7nine]

The battle of Iwo Jima has always been near and dear to my heart as my Great Uncle was KIA there March 9, 1945. He was with Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, 5th Marine Division. His company commander was Robert Dunlap who would later receive the MoH for his actions during the battle. The Operations Room (as always) does every battle they cover justice.

[@alexanderf8451]

Might be a little controversial to say but Kuribayashi seems like a genius. He turned a foregone conclusion into something that delayed the enemy by a month.

[@ShadowMoon878]

He was educated in Harvard and was attached to West Point during WW1. He knows what he was doing

[@joeywheelerii9136]

Also 3 Marine divisions basically had to be rebuilt.

[@BattleHistories]

If you want an example of a battle with a massive free for all on who was going to survive than this is it. The scale of casualties and the insane conditions these soldiers faced is just something you will never be able to understand if you haven't witnessed it. Well done on the thorough explanation and detailed coverage. Very interested in the next part.

[@shakenbakejake25]

Right up there with Stalingrad honestly

[@BattleHistories]

@@shakenbakejake25 Very true indeed! I guess there are multiple examples to think of.

[@Annexation_]

Those flags. It's insane how many of them are clumped together on this animated battlefield. The mishmash of US and Imperial Japanese flags. And then you remember that this was real, this hell on earth actually happened. Those flags clumped together across those vast pixels of animation, were real human lives that experienced their last moment there, on that island that was lit on fire. This is an experience no human should ever even imagine having to endure, but these soldiers did. I cant even begin to comprehend what horrors and destruction they were exposed to. Fuck war. FUCK war.

[@BattleHistories]

@@TheCoolCucumber Yeah that's why I said I'm looking forward to the next part 😉. Which I saw today. They are doing a great series on this battle.

[@gunpowder7777]

I can’t imagine being one of the people who scaled back the bombardment. They must have seen ghosts for the rest of their lives

[@alvinoflys7504]

I often wonder about that. Because in reality the Japanese were in their caves and bunkers all the while the bombardment happened. They only popped out when the bombardment happened to stop. If a 74 day bombardment by heavy bombers didn't do anything I doubt an additional, what, 5 days of naval bombardment would have made much of a difference. The Japanese plan all along was to wait until the bombardment finished then rush out and occupy positions. Same shit guys on the western front in WW1 faced.

[@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55]

I don't think it would have helped much if they did continue the original bombing campaign, those defenders were dug in deep. The optimal solution would be naval blockade and starve them out, but Iwo Jima was too important to skip over. I'm not saying that the additional 10 day bombardment instead of the additional one and a half wouldn't have helped, it definitely would have done something more than nothing, but by how much? I don't think it would've helped a great deal.

[@HarryBalzak]

@@TheSoonToBePurgedJackMeHoff55 I remember reading that the Americans discovered that the Japanese were completely out of water after taking all their positions. Since the island had no natural water source, they were likely days away from dehydration and death.

[@Mike193Inf]

One can only hope. 3.5 years into the war and they're still fighting stupid..

[@lonemaus562]

Would it have mattered tho because 2 days of constant bombardment didn’t do anything it seems

[@MrCobir]

"Of the 900 men that landed in the morning, only 150 are left by 2pm" its hard to wrap your head around how insane it must have been for the ones still alive.

[@rainbowseeker5930]

They landed at 9 AM...by 2 PM there were 750 Marine casualties !

[@purplefood1]

​@dontkillme5332you probably shouldn't use the phrase "tuck their tails" when referring to men who had just seen 750 of their friends die and are likely suffering from extreme mental stress.

[@TGOW11]

You can see on the video that people literally have had to scroll back to hear that again.

[@JiaPRiX]

Great work, as always.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thank you!

[@revere0311]

My relative, landed in the first wave with Able Company 1/28, he was killed on the first day, his first day of combat and the day before his 21st birthday. Thanks so much for making this video I did not know they were the company that made the charge across the Island on the first day. While I was processing out my platoon made a trip to Iwo, and one of the guys snagged some of the black sand for me, a deep memento. DOWNEY, Donald W., Pfc., USMC. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley D. Downey, Elkader, Iowa (na) + DOWNEY, Donald William, 816096, CoA, 1stBn, 28thMar, 5thMarDiv, FMF, BORN: 02/20/1924 KIA: 02/19/1945

[@J0hnBr0wnsB0dy]

My great great uncle Erling Grumstrup served with the 5th Marines in this battle. He was wounded during the battle, but still saw the flag raised once the island was taken. He recovered in guam, recieved a purple heart and was honorably discharged. After his time in the military he took up many hobbies, marathon running, blacksmithing and singing. He was always singing and had a beautiful voice. He passed away at the age of 100 in 2020 and I will always remember him and the joy and zeal he had in life

[@notThomasisnot]

Excited for this series. Thanks!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@herknorth8691]

"We're Marines. We took Iwo Jima. Baghdad ain't shit." - Gen. Kelly, USMC (2007)

[@timmilder8313]

He learned better, didnt he.

[@herknorth8691]

@@timmilder8313 well, Iwo was still way worse in terms of KIAs than the entire GWOT. I guess it depends on how you want to quantify it. But yeah, Iraq was bad juju.

[@wiseandstrong3386]

@@timmilder8313 No he was right

[@davidlocke1668]

Wow ❤

[@J-Kabar]

All of those flags, they make me tear up. ive seen the numbers. but seeing it like this just makes it feel so much more emotional. "1 death is a tragedy, while 1 million is just a statistic"

[@marklindsey4668]

Whenever I go to Honolulu I make sure to go to Punchbowl Cemetery. Both my father and grandfather are buried there. While reading all the comments I'm so impressed With so many Listeners know so many details about their Families Who fought in the war. Truthfully I don't know many details About their role's in the Pacific theater. I should Make an effort to learn more. People always tell me Man you know so much about world war 2 That's because of my father But after you watching operation room I listen to all the comments It's humbling.

[@jonathanleitch6176]

This channel has upped its game in a big way. Totally captivating. We noobs all kind of know the story, but this is laser focus. Thank you so much. I’ve been waiting for an analysis like this for decades.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@granfabrica]

Bravo, beautiful, well done. This is the most comprehensive account I've seen of Iwo Jima and I've watched a lot of them. Your graphics are so much better than some previous videos, and indeed are captivating, I couldn't look away. Thank you for making this, it really makes the battle come alive.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

This video must’ve taken months of work.They should use your video in history lessons at school. Superb 👏

[@TheOperationsRoom]

It did take months :), thanks

[@lovinsubs]

One of the top comment on another video is by a history teacher/history creator who mentioned how pertinent OR's content is in his US history class. Tis nice to see such fantastically made content being utilized in a way outside of individual intrigue.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Oh really? Do you remember which video?

[@lovinsubs]

@@TheOperationsRoom it was your gulf of sidra video, and the channel was "Expanded History". Its the second top comment I believe.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

@@lovinsubs thanks

[@stc3145]

Rather incredible that the Japanese held this tiny flat island for 5 weeks

[@manupontheprecipice6254]

Making sure your soldiers don’t banzai charge helps.

[@kristianfischer9814]

@@manupontheprecipice6254 And spending months digging tunnels.

[@barneyrubble4293]

Flat?

[@CodytheHun123]

This was certainly a surprise! I've been reading Flags of Our Fathers and A Tomb Called Iwo Jima so I was pretty excited when this popped up in my feed. My grandfather was with I/3/27 and was wounded on the 21st, seeing his best friend killed that same day. He had previously served with Carlson's Raiders (2/D/G) at Midway, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville before ending up in the 5th division. The fact that veterans of previous campaigns like my grandfather or John Basilone could get hit or killed is a chilling reminder of Iwo Jima's casualty rate. It did not discriminate.

[@guhalakshmiratan5566]

For anyone else who cares about an internet opinion: HEARTILY recommend "A Tomb Called Iwo Jima" - that book is something else!

[@itatreeneetee]

God bless your Grandpa. God bless you!

[@secritweapin2371]

@The Operations Room. Thanks Guys, this was my father's war. He was a B 24 pilot, 30th BG, 7th USAAF, stationed out of Guam. He flew his mission over Iwo. He was even the Lead plane for the 30th BG his last few missions. Would love to talk with you guys about it.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Please do send us an email, you'll find it in the About tab in our channel page

[@RobertoListaAlonso]

¡Gracias!

[@LOLNestor]

Literally marked my calendar for this upcoming series. Keep up the great work brother!🤙🏽

[@zanxro7969]

These videos go more in-depth than other channels, going into detail on what general or battalion went to where. Teaches so much more, Thank you!

[@byzantium0086]

This video showed me that US soldier rely on artillery and air support, But in a fair fight against the Japanese they couldn't stand a chance.

[@wardenstone6021]

@@byzantium0086 "in a fair fight" so what part of units on a beach without cover, against entrenched units with arty support and machine gun posts is a fair right. Genuinely curious why you would actually think that. Also what the hell do you mean "Us Soldier rely on artillery and air support". Yeah, like every army?

[@siryoyo113]

@@byzantium0086 well guess what ? War isn't fair, war is all about destroying your enemies and avoiding casualties on your side so yes they're gonna bomb the shit out of Iwo Jima

[@zanxro7969]

@@byzantium0086 In my opinion, it would be a fair fight because of both sides could have been using combined arms (Air force, Navy, Army, etc) because the Japanese Navy were preserving their navy once they make it on a specific line. However, the japanese had a great entrenchment system, going in with great communication. I might be wrong in some parts of this comment so if there is, please let me know.

[@byzantium0086]

@@wardenstone6021 The units on the beach were the attacking ones so it's natural they would be at a disadvantage. It's a fair fight because it's they're facing infantry soldiers like them, No machines bombing the shit out of them from miles away.

[@FelipeJaquez]

Now imagine this battle but 100 times as deadly and 10 times longer, that's what the invasion of the home island would have been like.

[@DaDaDo661]

Which is why they dropped the nukes I assume

[@mapleflag6518]

No it would be Okinawa but 100 times as deadly and 10 times longer.

[@devonchin94]

The amount of work put into this is staggering. Seeing the casualties in real time really puts it in to perspective for just how horrendous this battle was - for both sides, I might add. It hits harder when you realize that most of these guys were between 18-25. Just boys, really. And young men. An army of college age kids killing each other. Words cannot describe the tragedy of a battle like this, nor give it justice. Thanks again OR. You do all of these men a service by helping show what they really went through.

[@Hillbilly001]

Love how the two channels compliment each other. Brilliant! Cheers from Tennessee USA.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks 👍

[@russellwilliams3209]

American photographer Joe Rosenthal landed on the beach with the first wave and had this to say about his experience, 'Avoiding getting hit was like running through rain and not getting wet'. I had to pause and reflect on this for a solid 5 minutes. I can't imagine what he or the other soldiers endured and I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart for their bravery and sacrifice.

[@charliep5139]

It’s amazing how The Pacific toned down what Basilone did during the Iwo Jima. I think we can all agree he should’ve been award another Medal of Honor for what he did. RIP

[@Meatful]

So excited for this indepth series! I hope that people appreciate the months of work that went into being able to release such a large series weekly.

[@MartinMcAvoy]

Wow! Thank you so much for this! Your channel is vastly better than anything on legacy mainstream media. I just wonder what you could achieve with a fraction of the budget of those production companies!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@aldreenbautista2375]

"Letters of Iwo jima" is a great movie showing Japanese perspective. General Kuribayashi knew what will happen if he focuses all of his resources in defending the beaches because the Americans would just keep coming. He also went to USA before the war so knew to some extent their production capability. Against a lot of opposition particularly from officers who follows the Japanese doctrine at that time, he made use of his authority and ordered his men to go underground. The General adapted to the American tactics and made sure that even the chances of winning were almost 0, they will bring down as many as they can with them.

[@anthonystopek1921]

If I recall correctly General Kuribayashi actually liked Americans alot, and he was strongly opposed to the fact that Japan went to war with America, when he got sent to Iwo Jima he knew it was a death sentence, but he still did his job, and unfortunately for everyone involved he did it damn well

[@Herrcampzalot]

Let me just say this. As a former Marine, I was lucky enough to be picked to visit Iwo Jima with the Marines. Let me tell you, two of the biggest surprises to me was one. How hard it was to run in the black sand that was dam near ankle deep and your foot sank faster than in typical sand. Plus the first sandbar that you had to run up was like 8-10 feet up a steep incline. Notice, I said "1st", oh yes there is more. 😂😳🙏🏾 2nd, the whole island smells of Rotten eggs and no you don't get used to it, maybe if you lived there. Like badly.... SemperFi to those who came before us and Gave the ultimate. 🙏🏾

[@iainmalcolm9583]

Awesome. Can't help feel a shiver looking at all the flag markers on such a small island. Off to check out the Intel Report.

[@AbrahamCrane4]

the battle of Samar would be a fantastic video, especially with the Johnston having been recently found. looking forward to episode 2.

[@loficampingguy9664]

Ditto as well for Sammy B - she actually beat out Johnston's record for the deepest wreck ever found. With the amazing detail this channel puts in, it'd be an amazing sight to see.

[@parasaurlolphusxd1440]

As always, fucking incredible work from you guys! It's great to finally hear the full story behind one of the most famous photos from World War 2 and I can't wait for part 2. Keep it up guys.

[@markrtoffeeman]

The US Marines were extremely brave in this battle. Their iron will given the circumstances was on display. Much respect, from the UK.

[@thelostone6981]

These are so brilliantly made. I would love to see one on the Battle of Peleliu. It is often over looked because it was not strategically important, but was one of the bloodiest in WWII.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

They made a manga about the battle

[@tcpratt1660]

Spoiler alert - the Navy didn't learn from the Navy bombardment force's mistake pre-Iwo at Peleliu...

[@oasis1282]

Spoiler they didn't take out the fucking pt boats.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@oasis1282 damn right they're resupplying the enemy! What the hell are merchant ships doing with that much firepower!?

[@thefederalist7807]

Excellent video, as always!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@SolidMikeP]

Litterally did not know Iwo landing was this brutal. THANK YOU TOR

[@ohmygoshitscole]

My heart jumped when that Corsair killed a line of marines and then immediately after the naval shells hit the remaining troops

[@RW77777777]

the heart jumps seeing 3 flags in the friendly fire napalm in Ia Drang

[@tonyaughney8945]

Excellent video. Shocking casualties on such a small area. Never actually knew much about the battle but looking forward to this series.

[@theellis8951]

can't wait for next episode)

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@looinrims]

“Nah, it’ll be fine.” -Amphibious commander, 30 seconds before contact

[@DonBandi1]

This video is very disturbing, however as many people as possible should watch it to understand that war is a hell. And it is our responsibility to prevent any future ones. Of course legendary quality content. Hats off to you.

[@warehouselead]

I'm noticing a pattern between someone saying, "I bet the Japanese will surrender easily.", and brutal battles. Edit: The production quality has always been good, but I see a lot of great additions here. The great graphics, the subtle animations of soldiers going prone or throwing grenades. Great work to the team in the Operations Room!

[@boldCactuslad]

Yeah. You just know any time a military gets confident, the enemy will exploit that.

[@andrewkiffe5354]

What a great way to show the bravery of the soldiers in this battle! The Japanese were definitely the deadliest enemies we have ever faced in warfare! I'm also glad they are in an alliance with us now ! What a interesting and tragic piece of history this is ! What would the world look like if things were different ?

[@Interdictiondeltawing]

It insane that the Japanese managed to held their position and continued to fight on

[@ww3032]

I hate the imperial Japanese army for their cruelty but you cannot deny that they're some of the bravest and most dedicated soldiers.

[@oasis1282]

Against the overpowered american soldier that is worth a 100 japanese

[@rainbowseeker5930]

@@ww3032 - Fortunately, should a new war break out with China-Russia, the Japs will be on our side (and the Germans too !).

[@ww3032]

@@rainbowseeker5930 if the Korean War was any indication it won’t be an easy fight for both sides. Whoever stays out of such a war will probably get ahead when the war ends.

[@dcoing1907]

I wouldn’t say managed but they definitely tried their best but in the end only 1,082 of 22,000 Japanese soldiers survived

[@Cain-x]

Amazing work to show the savageness of Iwo Jima. It is a somber reminder to never forget.

[@THEPIGCAVE]

You guys are awesome, unlike other channels who feel like there reading straight from the Wikipedia page, you guys always make these complex battles super easy to understand and super engaging, keep up the great work guys!

[@AbruptPause_]

Those Marines are some real mad lads. Great Vid!

[@marktomlin5484]

Thanks!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

The Pacific theatre fighting involved relatively small numbers comparative to the European battlefields, but the fighting was every bit as brutal and as intense as the worst eastern front battles between the Nazis and the Soviets. It was like a tropical island Stalingrad every day for these guys.

[@COYS-o2i]

Casualties per square kilometer isn't that different between the two theatres.

[@irmanifchannel2030]

And if bastogne is something that change most of 101st, every invasion marine do at pacific island is bastogne once the navy leave em like guadalcanal

[@aliemreazgn748]

Oh my god this is the greatest battle of iwo jima video ever, thank you, really, thank you!!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

I'm glad you like it

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Operations Room never disappoints. As always, great video with the high level and easy to understand graphics and narration. While over 700k subscribers is a great number, I'm surprised this channel doesn't have even more given its quality and the popularity of military and history related content. I suspect 1M+ subs is in the cards in the not too distant future.

[@henriccarlsson9052]

Thanks

[@supremearcher9398]

I've been waiting for you to do a breakdown of this battle. I know the research couldn't have been easy. But your research is once again among the very best and thorough. I really appreciate it, as I feel it pays a lot of respect to the men that lost their lives in that battle. Amazing job.

[@Cluster-orchestrator]

Great review of the battle. These videos are always appreciated. Fantastic work.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Much appreciated!

[@UselessFodder]

Another incredible video, Ops Room. Your ability to tell a story both in the macro operation as well as the micro tactical moments is unparalleled and I am always excited to see new videos from the channel. Congrats on the successful launch of the Intel Report, as well!

[@Costin_Gaming]

These kind of videos about the Pacific Theatre gives you some genuine perspective as to why Truman felt the need to drop the A-Bombs. Considering the sheer level of casualties inflicted on the invaders on just a few small island we can only assume the level of carnage that would have been inflicted on both sides had the allies invaded mainland Japan.

[@carltonace1606]

Well, from my understanding of Truman, he didn't have the same respect for the bomb that Roosevelt had. To be fair though, most people when they learned about it seemed skeptical. Leahy doubted it would deliver and he was an ordnance specialist. King and Nimitz were horrified by the possible destruction. Cmdr. Layton help Nimitz get behind it. Basically stated that the bomb could be seen as an act of God, giving the god emperor of Japan a legitimate excuse to surrender. There was alot of doubt as to whether the Japanese people would surrender after the government did without an overwhelming show of power.

[@pharmdadfit]

Thank you!!!! My grandfather fought here with the 3rd Marines. Wounded after about 17 days by a grenade, sent home temporarily blind and deaf, recovered, met my grandmother, had a big family, passed away from brain aneurysm in 1964.

[@zach11241]

Your videos just keep getting better and I don’t say that lightly! Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thank you! Will do!

[@DreDay1993]

Ive never been so hyped for a video from you Operations room! Just got outta work cracked open a beer and saw this! But RIP to men that died on that hellish island

[@UntiltedName]

Both my grandfathers were at this battle. One drove a landing vessel, the other was in charge of one of the quads on a heavy cruiser.

[@jamesliggins5631]

I am so excited to watch this! Will save to watch with my dad, who loves your videos.

[@fuzzecoyote2158]

Staggeringly good content, as always!

[@ziahbeats7927]

I love your content. The way you illustrate battles is amazing. You pay great respect to these historic warriors

[@TheOperationsRoom]

I appreciate that

[@litodailisan8408]

It should be noted that there was a radar station on Iwo Jima that tracked incoming air raids to the Japanese mainland. Repeated carpet bombing could not take it out so US boots on the ground were needed. Also the Army Air Corps needed Iwo Jima as an emergency airfield for its damaged aircraft. But Im not complaining. Your videos are top notch.

[@rictaracing2736]

This is the kind of stuff I've been waiting for years for. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@flomisa6866]

Your vids are entertaining as usual and it’s fascinating to hear these

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Glad you like them!

[@BigRichG]

Hands down one of the best History KZbin channels, great video like always, thank you!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@gijoey5912]

Great video. A WW1 video about Verdun or The Somme like this would be cool.

[@reginomics23]

The amount of production research you perform e that goes into your work is incredible. The Operations Room can take the History Channel any day in my view. Thank you for giving us such a brilliant insight into the Battle of Iwo Jima.

[@paulsakz1532]

Absolutely awesome. Incredible work.

[@blitzy3244]

Best animations on KZbin. Another great vid alongside with the recent black thursday one

[@VikTheGreat360]

Jesus Christ this was way more brutal than I expected. Excellent video.

[@brianwhitney5806]

Thankyou for mentioning the LTIs or LSTs. My grandfather was a pharmacist 1st class on LST 237 2 of 9 that managed to launch all rocckets but was still hit. Noone ever mentions the Parr my grandfather partook in . I thank you. He was a true hero to me.

[@nqutilus709]

Wake up babe, The Operations Room posted. No, I don’t care that it’s 3AM. In all seriousness, these videos are so good, thank you so much for making them, they’re so rich in detail and yet so interesting.

[@hobojakobo]

I’m continually impressed with the attention to detail on this channel.

[@AltSchwiftSiberia]

Your videos are a pleasure to view. Thanks for the work you do.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Glad you like them!

[@tamarakepreyeomgbuayakimi.2841]

@@TheOperationsRoom me too ❤️.

[@afd33]

I don't think I've been more excited for a series of releases by a youtube channel. Great work on this one as always, looking forward to the upcoming videos!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@L_Train]

Ira Hayes was one of the flag raisers on Mt. Suribachi. I didn't know he helped in the rescue of those wounded men too. Same with Strenk.

[@spencertherren6806]

You're one of the Best in the business. Thank you.✌️🇺🇸

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@charliechisholm5961]

These videos get better every time

[@Darthilandia]

Thank you for your work, I already watched so much operations here, and redescover ALL the moments I thought I already knew well.

[@robbabcock_]

Great video and a perfect companion to the one on the new channel.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks 👍

[@patrickazzarella6729]

What I love about your content is that you can bring a sense of detail of the situation and while I'd bet there is alot of assumptions and estimations of postions but the way you're able to convey the amount of people starting to litter the battlefield in just hours is horrifying

[@arjovenzia]

Iwo Jima was one of my favourite maps in BF1942. Im well aware its only a vague representation of reality, but I can really appreciate how much of a slog getting up that mountain is.

[@TheGreenWarrior]

All your videos are bangers I binged watched a fuck ton, Great Job