Iwo Jima Animated - Part 2, Raise the Flag!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Hope you all enjoyed this one and thanks to Drachinifel for getting involved :) See you in part 3!

[@112chapters3]

Drachinifel is so knowledgeable

[@patrickcooper730]

for thought maybe you could do videos on natural disasters and what first responders did. Like earthquakes, tsunamis, 9/11 etc

[@m1t2a1]

One of the soldiers in the photo of raising the flag was Ira Hayes. Indigenous American. Johnny Cash sang a song about him.

[@miguelmagallon7863]

Bay of pigs invasion next. Then invasion of panama! Or how the Marines took camp pedelton i believe from the mexicans

[@whydoyougottahavthis]

Excellent quality y'all!

[@Lawnmower737]

My neighbor was a flame thrower operator on Iwo Jima. I’d have to ask my father who talked to him about 10 years ago about further details but when he landed but he went through about 4-6 other marines who carried the tank while he had the flamethrower. He refused to get to know any of the replacements knowing they would just die. After weeks of fighting it was only him and a captain of his unit who were the only original landing men and the replacement officers assumed he hadn’t been there long so his wounds from the flamethrower and days of continual combat were overlooked. To the captain’s amazement he was still alive (both assumed each other dead) but he was almost completely blind by that point from the heat, wounds, and infection of his face. His captain forced him to leave on a medical ship and said to him “Gene you’re done”. He was sent with a soldier who could no longer walk so he carried the man on his back while the other guy directed him. He learned years later that the captain died the next day after he was sent for the hospital ship. Mr. Gene is still alive but he can no longer remember anything or anyone.

[@pepsiepilepsy551]

Wow. That is insane. Can’t imagine how that must have felt, doing most people can’t even imagine to another human and facing death every day and then bam “you’re done”

[@PHDInRhyme]

Mr.Gene will not only go down in the history books as an American Hero but god will one day welcome him through the pearly white gates of heaven with open arms. God bless Gene.

[@chesschicken1698]

anyone willing to sacrifice for their country like that is a hero

[@randomclipsmilitary9056]

@Lets Play Minecraft Clearly you never read the bible before or have done research. The Sixth Commandment “Thou shall not kill” is referring to “Unjustified Murder”. These were soldiers who were in a war. The bible say’s that governments must punish the evil doers to maintain peace and order.

[@Zildawolf]

@Lets Play Minecraft yeah there’s also like 20 other parts of the Bible that p much just says “go for it” lol

[@vvvppp6021]

I wasn't expecting Drachinifel jumping in in the middle of the narration, what a nice surprise!

[@Paludion]

Me neither, but it's nice to see internet historians collaborating together from time to time.

[@livingthemcdream]

Reminds me of when they did a collab on a few of Drachs episodes on the Guadalcanal campaign

[@jamesbarca7229]

I walked out of the room for about 10 seconds and when I walked back in the voice had changed to Drach's. For a minute there, I thought I was losing it

[@0Zolrender0]

That was awesome to see, and the recognition given too. Great work.

[@LukeBunyip]

As long as it isn't Mrs Drach. Things seem to go boom everytime she speaks.

[@Shiro_47]

Imperial Japanese Troops: “Prepare to charge!” US Marines: “BANZAI!!!” Imperial Japanese Troops: *visible confusion*

[@JRyan-lu5im]

Japanese Troops: "Tenoheika Bonz-" Marines: "NAPALM STICKS TO CHILDRENNNNN, RAHHH!!" *Chaos ensues*

[@owarida6241]

Japanese soldier: you dare use my own spell against me Potter!

[@abomariah403]

Iwo jima is an example that propaganda can make a total defeat look like a glorious victory. Seven thousand men Killed in action for a small Island in the middle of the ocean with tens of air craft destroyed. It was a Japanese strategic victory.

[@fizkallnyeilsem]

Japanese be like: Pikachu face

[@Michael-wn3rh]

@@abomariah403 Don't confuse inflicting casualties with a 'strategic' victory. The USN was there to secure an island with two airstrips in close proximity to the Japanese mainland with the eventual idea being facilitation of bombing / the invasion of Japan itself. You're delusional if you think this was somehow a defeat for the USN given all of their objectives were accomplished.

[@shadow7988]

What I always appreciate, as a veteran of war myself, is how these videos tastefully and accurately reflect just how brutal these battles really were in a way that most history documentaries either gloss over, or fail to convey in a meaningful and tangible way. It also treats both sides with the due respect of fighting men rather than inserting biases and opinions. Better content than anything you'll find on TV or streaming services, and we get it for free. Thanks for what you do, I'm sure a LOT of school teachers especially appreciate your work.

[@jiminyhopkins]

Some get it for free... others are Patreon supporters of the Ops Room 😉

[@VikingTeddy]

I used to love the Hitl.. History Channel on tv back in the day, and I've been rewatching quite a few docs lately and, oh boy... It's almost impressive how much they got wrong. I've yet to see even one that didn't get at least couple of things wrong. and some are just outright fantasy. They did get me hooked on history so credit where it's due. Nowadays I'm spoiled rotten, and I can spend hours fermenting in bed with high quality escapism and learning.

[@kbanghart]

@@VikingTeddy vote for Democrats

[@VikingTeddy]

@@kbanghart I'd love to, but I don't think they'd approve foreign vote.

[@kbanghart]

@@VikingTeddy well hey, the Republicans in America don't think that anyone else's vote should count, so why not let's get some other votes

[@alejandrovega8370]

“The real battle begins” holy fuck that’s such a horrible thing to hear. Can’t imagine what those poor men went through. Incredible video once again

[@attiepollard7847]

That's a big ass pork chop of an island that they bout to go through there may be some more hell than they were facing against for the few days on the western side of the island

[@Bobbacuda]

Flag of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima are amazing movies. I definitely recommend watching both. Very tragic on both sides

[@alexanderleach3365]

THey are both excellent movies.

[@heavydecibel]

Also; there are a few books called Letters from Iwo Jima that includes Kuriyabashis letters to his wife and son before the invasion. Quite interesting and gives away much on japanese daily life , both on the home islands and on the pacific islands, during WWII.

[@Eyepice]

Glad you enjoyed Flags of Our Fathers, it took blood, sweat and tears in making that movie :D

[@alexanderleach3365]

@@Eyepice it did

[@stevearchtoe7039]

Great Books too

[@davides6842]

One of these 6 marines who raised that big US flag was from Slovakia🇸🇰, his name was sgt. Michal Strank. He died on 1. March 1945 on that island. I am honored that i am from the same country as him

[@spartanx9293]

If the information on him is correct he spent most of his life in the states before he sadly bought it

[@Anybodyelse2294]

There is a statue of him in his hometown

[@connorl.2170]

The production quality as of late is absolutely insane! Especially considering your new channel and also how often you’re uploading now. Keep up the good work mate!

[@abomariah403]

Hides the fact that Japan actually won at Iwo Jima. Victory isn't about raising a flag on a mountain

[@carlosboozer6017]

@@abomariah403 I mean victory is victory. I don't think anyone thinks the US just steamrolled through without any trouble but they won at a very high cost

[@bluedog843]

@@abomariah403 Pyrrhic victories are a thing for a reason

[@desertdude8274]

@@abomariah403 Your opinion in other threads seems very inconsistent. Seems like your statement isn't really that logical. If the Japanese kept the island that would be a strategic victory for Japan. If they didn't lose the whole garrison and could continue naval operations in the Pacific from another island that would be a Pyricc victory. But Japan lost the whole island and from it bombers could target all of Japan unhindered by anything but their homeland defences. For the U.S this is a complete victory and even though the cost was higher than normal everything that was lost despite any tragedy could easily be replaced. The U.S was military production god and you could see it from every shipyard and factory converted for war production. Japan losing anything was a bigger blow than anything that could be inflicted on the U.S.

[@carltonace1606]

@@abomariah403 Rich from the fellow that won't acknowledge the possession of Iwo saved 24,000 American airmen.

[@manilajohn0182]

My father was with the 24th Marines on Iwo; he told me that the reaction of the men in his unit to the raising of the flag on Suribachi was overwhelmingly one of relief that they weren't going to be fired on from that direction any longer. Other than that, they couldn't have cared less.

[@CeesaX]

These are the kinds of first person accounts that history needs to highlight more. There's too much reporting with rose tinted glasses on about events in WWII.

[@manilajohn0182]

@@CeesaX OH yeah...

[@manilajohn0182]

@@CeesaX Hindsight- and many historians- turn military history into an impassioned drama. On the other hand, men actually doing the fighting have other, more practical considerations in mind- with survival being foremost among them. Cheers...

[@khangnguyen7280]

As an active duty Marine myself, these men are nothing short of amazing and I'm honored to walk in their footsteps. In particular, I am incredibly lucky to own a dog tag worn by PFC. Richard Teddy Selva of Easy Co. 2/28 Marines, 5th MarDiv, the very same company that raised the flag. I am sure that he knew some of the flag raisers personally. I also have a signed photo from Cpl. Charles Lindberg before he passed away

[@CodytheHun123]

That’s awesome! My grandfather served with Chuck Lindberg at Bougainville with the 2nd Raiders. Wish I could have met him

[@abomariah403]

Yea very amazing, Fighting with total air superiority yet losing 7,000 KIA on one of Japan smallest Islands. Iwo Jima was a Pyrrhic victory at best. Strategic victory for Japan.

[@spikethompson2000]

@@abomariah403 strategic victory for japan my ass, bomber command blew the living hell out of Japan thanks to the marines seizing the island.

[@brendanireland5561]

Cope harder weeb

[@Acrophobia2]

@@abomariah403 imaging simping for the axis powers What a loser🙄

[@TexasTeaHTX]

Raising that flag must’ve been the ultimate flex on the ops.

[@lordvader6172]

“The ops” 💀

[@alitlweird]

Which do you think is the bigger “Balls Made of Solid Steel” moment: Taking of Iwo Jima Taking of The Eagle’s Nest Taking of The Reichstagg Taking of Saddam Hussein’s Palace

[@QemeH]

And the Reichstag was a propaganda victory as well. Berlin might've been important, but by the time the Reichstag was in allied hands, the war was all but over. No honor in killing the last few boyscout soldiers (yes, literal boyscouts) of nazi germany...

[@TehMADGunner]

​@@abomariah403 it did strike a morale blow against the Japanese, because they considered the island to be part of mainland Japan, so their own soil had been taken. it also provided the US with runways from which to attack the main islands of Japan. I think those two factors, as well as the propaganda generated by the brave sons of bitches in the Marines helped the American war effort a lot. But I'm not a historian, so I could be wrong.

[@abomariah403]

@@TehMADGunner Not much of a morale blow for the Japanese when the home Islands were being bombed to oblivion by that time. Japan can afford losing scattered small Islands if the cost for the US is aircraft carriers and thousands of troops KIA.

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

I don't think I've ever been so moved by such a calm report about history. These videos by the Operations Room are outstanding.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thank you!

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

@@TheOperationsRoom Thank YOU, my friend.

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

Try operation room battle of Okinawa

[@lostspace2310]

I've been watching these videos for years now. I remember back a couple years ago when you did the air battle over Britain. It is quite impressive to see the vast improvement in quality. It is truly amazing content and I am all for it. Keep up the good work.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

I'm still fond of my Battle of Britain Hardest Day video. Graphics have moved on since then, but it will always be my first one :)

[@chrisjohnson3912]

I love that Drachinifel is a special guest star... amazing!

[@CrystalKingdomGeneral4942]

I was not expecting to hear Drach's voice. You should collab with him more.

[@racenhoman-hall6441]

Yes!

[@racenhoman-hall6441]

Yes!

[@values26]

Fun fact, the japanese perspective at this point, commander of the island kurabayashi is shocked...According to his transcripts...Mt surabachi had enough food to last for 10days. But the mountain fell in

[@carltonace1606]

Not only because it was believed to be most defended. The biggest reason to have Surabachi fall quickly is because it has a commanding view of the landing beach. As long as the Japanese hold it, they can fire down on everything that comes on the island. So the mountain has extreme tactical significance. There is no way to know that the defenders on the mountain would soon be unable to continue harassing the landing zone due to ammo depletion.

[@values26]

@@carltonace1606 You are also correct. You should check out the book "tomb called iwo jima". It talks about the japanese survivors and kurayabashi perspective. In one interesting report, alot of the japanese soliders who survived surabchi said they had no idea if their bullets even connected during the first day due to the debri of their artillery shells...Plus the hills in the north and the quarry in the east was where most of the artillery and mortars came from. Alot of Surbachi's artillery units were destroyed during pre naval bombardment. Another transcript from kurayabashi, was that he actually shot a flare and the iwo jima generals blue horns to signal collective firing due to many defenses' communication lines were destroyed from the pre naval bombardment. Which meant not all of the defenses fire power was released within the first hrs and in some cases days...which reduced the american casulry rate...and explained why surbachi shocking fell 5 days prior tp expectation from the japanese persepective...yes they were running low on ammunition but their a many defenses not firing due to the lack of communication..which could really give surabachi another day......Their was a story in book which reports a japanese unit on the opposite base slope of surabachi had no clue the battle started until noon of the first day when they saw the American units reached the opposite shore of the landing zones. They assumed the explosions and firing were prenaval bombardment....interesting

[@johnshields6852]

Excellent commentary, I'm an old man now from Boston USA, I owe everyone who served my freedoms as a USA citizen, their sacrifice and dedication are the reason I've lived in peace and freedom. God bless all of you. 🙏🇺🇲

[@JRyan-lu5im]

Do a Ops Room on Tarawa please! It's a fascinating battle, it laid out the island hopping concept for the US, and was nearly a loss for the Marines. It was only that the Japanese field commander was blown up by an accidentally well placed naval shell.

[@gv8773]

Love the Drach cameo! I’m a huge fan of his channel

[@markrtoffeeman]

As I said for part 1. The US Marines were very brave in this battle. Possibly their finest moment. Their iron will carried the day. Nothing but victory was going to be acceptable to them. Respect from the UK.

[@luciuskonst]

It's incredible how brutal the fighting was, and all on that tiny little rock in the middle of the Pacific

[@d_s00]

What a way to end this video with that statement! It's just mind boggling to see Lt. Colonel Johnson and his men's reality while they themselves did not know it at the time. Amazing stuff Op Room!

[@davedunks4647]

unironically these uploads are one of the highlights of my week, cheers

[@tysondolan1533]

Loved hearing Drachinfel's voice for the open ocean battle! What a team you make!

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Thanks for the great video on the assault on Mt. Suribachi. The flag raising was not only iconic but emotional as well. Glad to hear Mr. Forrestal didn’t get the flag as he requested. It rightly belonged to the Marines who paid blood for it. Hope there will be part 3 and am looking forward to it.

[@simonthompson9858]

A masterstroke getting Drach on the story, nice one!

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Superb follow up to part 1, Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in part 3. I honestly don't think that there is any similar channel that can come anywhere close to providing the type of content that The Operation Room gives us. I know I've said this a few times but, Thank You. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks so much!

[@AaronoutmyCobb]

Incredible part 2! You and your team never fail to capture the intensity and emotion of these events! Side note: would’ve loved a part stating that both the flags raised on Iwo Jima now reside in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. As always, thank you for this video!

[@frenstcht]

The collaboration with Drachinifel warrants kudos for how smooth, unobtrusive, and effective it was. That was easily one of the most professional collaborations I've seen on KZbin. Kudos!!! And Cheers!

[@rg3412]

Awesome collab with Drachinifel!

[@USAR8888]

I cannot imagine being one of the guys tasked with carrying a flamethrower in WW2. That had to have been the most horrendous and unnerving job imaginable.

[@ricardokowalski1579]

Very small group, and few of them spoke about what they lived thru. What little I have gathered is that the smell triggers a primal terrible horror. Respectfully.

[@carltonace1606]

@@ricardokowalski1579 Very well put. Really, the only way to get through it is to try your best not to think about it. Can't imagine the nightmares they had though.

[@squillz8310]

This is incredibly well produced. You and the entire team did a phenomenal job. I hope that history teachers use your content as a way to visualize certain lessons taught in those classes pertaining to whatever battles they cover. These are so well done with no bias, and full focus on the events and tying them all together cohesively. Thank you guys so much for this content. I can't wait for the rest of these, and the Bulge series too. As well as whatever is to come afterwards!

[@Roberto-tu5re]

The work. that you put into these is epic and I can not wait for each instalment and new video. Part of me can not help but respect the lives lost in the conflict especially when you make it so personel.

[@paganarh]

Suddenly surprise Drachinifel was used! It was super effective!

[@waverlh]

Thank you, again. This really gives us an idea how personal the fighting became for those on the ground.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

You're very welcome

[@uneverjack158]

Drachinifel’s sudden appearance took me off guard for a moment. However I love to see some of the best historical KZbin channels collaborate!

[@jakebrod7]

Was not expecting to hear Drach! Loved it

[@infinament]

My great grandpa served on the Bismarck Sea. I never met him, but I sure would have loved to. That night must have been hell but I was told he helped a lot of sailors get off the ship as she went down. Thank you for this amazing video about the battle.

[@patrickazzarella6729]

Perfect timing, I can watch on my way to the store

[@Yeahokaybuddy]

Exactly what I’m doing

[@aegystierone8505]

Thanks!

[@mdbizzarri]

Two great channels in 1! Drachinifel was a great surprise!

[@Cheka__]

So great to hear Drach in this video!

[@QuizmasterLaw]

9:00 WOAH CONGRATULATIONS! Smooth voice.

[@13lbaseball]

"Forrestral never got the real flag." GOOD

[@Eyepice]

Holy shit! Drac!! I never thought i would hear you here on video with TOR. Good job Mate!

[@CamoOnTheGo]

Thank you for your dedication and detail in making videos about forgotten battles, keep up the great work!

[@mikealmanza8396]

To imagine this is the short & sweet version. Exempt the smell of BBQ'ing flesh, body fat, burning hair, skin-flaps, bone, rotting eggs, sulphur, life, death and reason. People no matter what nation deserved better. Especially those there that day.

[@fistsmcnasty]

Another great vid. It gives me goosebumps to think of what the soldiers went through.

[@chrisbedwards]

Blows my mind that I can watch this video completely for free. Great work!

[@Cybersawz]

Forrestal was a gutsy bastard requesting that flag. So, we go ahead and name a carrier after him. Explains why it caught on fire.

[@shiftymcgee4183]

The addition of Drachinifel took this one from a 10/10 to an 11/10! Loved the collab!!!

[@angelogarcia2189]

Awesome video. I was hoping you would talk about my man Ira though.

[@rashkavar]

It always amazes me that these battles are so well documented that you can reasonably put the locations of individual soldiers on the map. There's sure to be some guesswork still - some bits the guy writing down the main report didn't see directly, other accounts differing slightly and whatnot, but it's still most impressive. It's also kinda a nice touch that when it zooms out far enough, the Japanese and American flag markers where people died become kinda hard to distinguish from one another - it becomes just marbled red and white dot indicating the position where someone died horribly (or was horribly maimed). Completely accidental, I'm sure - if I were watching it on a big 4k panel I'd probably be able to tell the difference, but it seems almost poetic that things get blurred like that when the map zooms out.

[@robbabcock_]

Great video! What a great collab between you & Drachinefel. Such a terrible battle, so much wasted life.

[@ThereIsNoSpoon4]

I don't miss a single video, love the content.

[@optimaxprime9467]

The Op’s room please keep up the great work 👍

[@thehighhegemon2199]

Bless you and Drach for bringing us another amazing video

[@creekwalker62]

In the footage of the raising of the US flag on Mt. Surbachi, there is a Marine with his back to the camera. I met that Marine in the early 1990's. I went to his house, his living room walls were covered with pictures of Iwo Jima and other military paraphernalia. When he saw how amazed I was, he told me the story. His wife confirmed his story.

[@jamesscalzo3033]

Loved the video @The Operations Room! Can't wait for Part 3 of Iwo Jima! Wasn't expecting to Hear @Drachinifel come into the video, but as the Meme Community says "A Surprise to be sure, But a Welcome one at that."

[@RonaldReaganRocks1]

Not going to lie. When the Marines raised the flag over Mount Surabachi, I definitely teared up.

[@TheWaynester101]

same!

[@ciscornBIG]

You baby

[@EdisonDiesel]

I had just thought to look up a Drachinifel video on the naval battle and I heard his voice! Nice touch!

[@tsoliot5913]

My great grandfather was among the men who raised the first flag, which was then recreated for the famous photo. His CO asked if he wanted to be a part of the recreation, and he replied, "no thanks, I did it for real." He also was friends with the company photographer and had negatives of all the photos he took. I poured over those many times as a kid.

[@tsoliot5913]

The way my grandfather told it, the second raising was entirely for the benefit of the photograph, for the papers back home.

[@MrTitobanana]

*pored

[@cobeer1768]

I normally skip over in video ads but I'll watch Nords ad becauseI like your work

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Good man

[@Jang07]

Recognized Drach's voice immediately! Loving all the new videos.

[@atakorkut5110]

The quality of these videos are just amazing and constantly improving so much better when Passionate people produce the content

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Wow, thank you!

[@Canary998]

Excellent work with the new animation. Would love to see Monte Cassino or a series on Fallujah next.

[@worldwarchamp1959]

These videos are so good. Please continue to keep up the great work!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thank you! Will do!

[@bigdaddyburchy]

Thank you for the consistent quality content!😊

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bigdaddyburchy]

I have always considered myself a “visual learner” and having these animations helps me and im sure many others absorb the information very effectively

[@Galadonin]

I don't know if you'll see this comment, but the way you drive this is awesome. The way Intel & operation room go together. I was just browing randomly, saw once or twice your videos. Finally click on "intel" about the mind of the kamigazi .. "Operation", just after about iwo jima, the ind of japan battel. Keep up the flow, huge production !! .... even the "sneaky" scene of operation in intel .. nice mate, really ! :D

[@JoshuaC923]

Surprise Drachinifel! Awesome work you have put in

[@Battlemage15]

At some point the Old Intro came back and I am very happy for it. It's simple, subtle and understated. It's perfect.

[@B61Mod12]

1:54 Lol at those aircraft doing CAS runs while NGS is still dropping.

[@soup6823]

My day is instantly made better when this channel uploads.

[@crystallineentity]

God damn man, this stuff is really really good. Well done

[@kylewilliams9348]

I loved this video and omg the ending where half the men will be dead was shocking to hear. I can't wait for the next part.

[@tadeoortizelizalde819]

The quality of this videos, information and animations are outstanding. Let alone the deeper dive at certain subjects in the sister channel. Amanzing content, I feel fortunate been able to watch this. The crossover with drachinifel was amazing. Keep up the good work, my deepest congratulations!

[@manuelacosta9463]

Sgt. Thomas going full Rambo with his combat knife was badass and intense. Nice crossover here, can't wait for the next section covering this battle.

[@carltonace1606]

It was a rather surprising detail. I imagined he was going to say he engaged the Japanese with his trenching tool, not that it's much longer. Going in with a knife is insane. Of course, it's an aspect of leading from the front. No wonder the Japanese thought our marines must have come from the asylums and conscripted from the most dangerous prisoners! Incredibly brave men.

[@gabriellegomez2005]

Great Video!!! I just watched part 1 of the Invasion of Iwo Jima recently and I didn't expect part 2 would be released this soon. Thank you for such an amazing content! ❤️

[@ThisOLmaan]

wowee thas impressive that little sliver of land or island so heavily fortified 1:56

[@marine50322]

Drachinifel!!!!! Wooohoooo

[@thebashar]

ASs always, your content is excellent. You manage to give an interesting and riveting account of the war with out glorifying the hell of battle or demonizing any of the participants.

[@anti-communist103]

The Japanese Empire *deserves* to be demonized.

[@IrishEye]

Epic Operations Room. Really enjoyed it.

[@Biggarou]

I love how 2 legends do the commentary in this video

[@_OpFor]

This series is so detailed. Love it!

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@aighti]

YES!!!! new videos, THANK YOU!!!!

[@pablopeter3564]

EXCELLENT job ¡¡¡¡¡¡ Congratulations. Greetings from Mexico City.

[@blueblahaj]

I love the surprise Drach in the middle of the video!

[@Grvmps]

Thankyou for outstanding work and letting us not forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

[@TheOperationsRoom]

Thanks!

[@MadCoop]

Another awesome video. Am loving these new videos.

[@scubasteve4355]

Always happy to hear from Drach!

[@jondickinson1142]

This was fantastic...

[@guhalakshmiratan5566]

Another top-notch video Ops Room! I just don't know HOW you do it. Such detail! I can only IMAGINE the amount of work that must go on behind the scenes. Please know that your efforts are very much appreciated. I just have to login to KZbin and see "Oh, a new video by The Ops Room?" and that's an insta-click from me! PS: Very nice surprise visit from Drachinifel! Love it when amazing content providers collaborate!

[@Drachinifel]

This was fun!

[@jefferyiosif5443]

Thankyou for releasing this relatively close to part 1. I forget what happens part 1 when part 2 comes out and I'm trying to catch up to speed on how they got here, and like its fresh in my mind still.

[@chrislondo2683]

My great grandmother (also my step-mom's grandmother) was dating this guy for a while and he had a brother who served on the Saratoga at Iwo Jima when it was struck by one of the plane during the kamikaze attack. His brother was a radio operator and went to get breakfast just as the plane struck moments after which he survived.

[@CompleteSpec]

Been waiting for this video for a bit nice to see it

[@princeninurta5767]

Love this channel, the attention to detail is really amazing and the narration is great, thank you! Would love to see videos on the battle for Betio, Manilla and Okinawa for WWII. While watching a documentary years ago I heard there was a 3-day long battle for Manilla Ballpark, wow!

[@colemanmoore9871]

There they battled up Iwo Jima hill Two hundred and fifty men But only twenty-seven lived To walk back down again And when the fight was over And Old Glory raised Among the men who held it high Was the Indian, Ira Hayes Call him drunken Ira Hayes He won't answer anymore Not the whiskey drinking Indian Or the marine that went to war

[@thiswonderfullandpenwithco1151]

These are brilliant watches . Very informative and a fantastic overview of conflicts . A great perspective .