My Grandfather W. Thiede was right behind the cameraman during the first picture of the flag raising after taking that hill. He lived a long life in California. Survived a stroke that the doctor said he wouldn't be able to walk and talk, but proved them wrong with in two years. He was awesome and I miss him very much.
Yes they were amazing. And are turning over in their graves seeing a fucking fascist trying to become your country's dictator. They would unalive him faster than he could stink up a room.
God love your father My Dad was in the Army he delivered gas to the tanks During the Battle of the Bulge he died on Veterans Day at the young age of 68🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
In the early '90's, in the Navy I was on detached duty there a few times for fleet carrier landing practice. Explored the entire island, stood on those beaches, and the memorial on Mt Suribachi. Wondering what my Great Uncle experienced, assaulting this fortress, he had passed away a few years prior. Nice to see that it has finally been cleaned up, when I was there, the wreckage of war was strewn about all over the place, unexploded ordinance, wrecked tanks, unused ammo everywhere.
Rosenthal's picture of the 6 Marines raising the flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima always brings tears to my eyes knowing 3 of those men never made it off the island, and thousands more. All my heroes.
That picture became the Marine Memorial in Washington D C the figures are solid bronze 30 ft tall . It is so imposing that it first gets your attention then your respect. I can only guess how many prayers are said at this site.
To imagine such a beautiful place was once the scene of unimaginable horror. God bless all the brave men who fought and died for our freedoms. Our world is a lesser place without them.
@saulcarvajal7911 He was shot rescuing a fellow Marine who had been shot & was bleeding out. He got them both to safety. He was a very humble & quiet man, but it definitely had an impact on him. The Greatest Generation.
@@gy2gy246 In these videos and most shorts, the music is named at the bottom of the screen. If you click on the tiny picture at right it usually takes you to more of the same music. 👋🌠
These are the brave men that risked their life’s at Iowa Jima, Peleliu, Okinawa and Guadalcanal, it’s hard to imagine what these young men went through. Makes me tear up
Most volunteered, wanting to fight for our country and the freedoms we have now. Our government is constantly trying to remove the pride we have for our country. Communism lurks in those walls.
Today's World is indebted to these great mighty sons of America. Their sacrifices saved the world from the oppressive Nazis . May the souls of these beloved Soldiers rest in heavenly peace. Amen ❤
Hell...one word hell both sides had gone through and seen and did the most fucked up shit from civilians as shields, suicide attacks, banzai charges, hand to hand combat, war is war hell is hell nobody wins everyone loses those who die are lucky, ones who live suffer the worst.
@@evolvetrooperAND SAD PART IS LOOKING AT THESE PICTURES, THE LAND AND THE PLACE STILL SITTING THERE AS IF NOTHING TOOK PLACE IN THOSE VERY SPOTS 79 YEARS AGO!!🤷♂️🤷♂️
@@davidmuise5073And that is what made them great. They went through trial and tribulation, and in the end they fought in one of the biggest modern war in modern history. They went through ao much already, but they kept fighting.
@@davidmuise5073the Great Depression started in 1929, making the youngest person possible in 1945 16 years old, thiugh it’s certainly possible that someone enlisted that young
The first picture with them with the flag in the picture of everyone on the beach man it just hit you certain way that you get choked up first thing that comes to mind is what these people gave up for our freedom, these men were the true heroes, no matter what anybody says no one could ever know what it’s like to be in war unless you were in their shoes and I guarantee you no one would want to be there if given the chance not in today’s day they don’t make heroes like they used to. God bless all those men.
My great grandfather was the one who was digging the flag in the ground in the first picture I miss him I only got to meet him just 2 years ago he died a hero and a legendary soul
Merci pour cet hommage à tous ces frères d'armes, j'ai la chance d'avoir les deux vidéos de la montée du fameux drapeau bravoooo 😮 toujours aussi émouvant de revoir celà,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇵
My father's older brother was a Marine at Iwo Jima, and witnessed the flag raising, but would never talk about it. He passed 4 years ago. Rest in power, Uncle Leo.
How lucky are we that we get to live in the best country in the world? These photos remind me who to thank and give gratitude to. I wish, hope and pray that we can all just get along peacefully.
I have had two relatives fight in this war, My Uncle Sloan and my Uncle JT. One fought in the European theatre against the Germans while the other was fighting in the Pacific, I was told my Uncle Sloan killed himself due to PTSD. I salute to the fellas who fought in this terrible war. Semper fi brothers.
My Dad's older brother, George Harold Medley Sr. served somewhere in the Pacific. The fear of a bansai charge late at night scared him so much, he wore very thick glasses, that he never really talked about the islands where he served with me. To this day, as he is gone now, I wish I could have known. He, a long with my Dad's other three brothers and two of my Mom's brothers are my heros. They all served in WW 2 and survived to come home and raise families. God bless them all.
My dad was 17 years old and was in a Higgins boat guiding other boats to shore, he was the radio man. He came home, went to school got married had a family, but every Christmas there was sadness about him and towards the end of his life he said it was because of all the men that didn’t make it home and the men he had known. He was a gentle man but I recognize the melancholy in him all his life.
Man is like a flower only to perish and blown away from the winds of time. Therefore accept christ Jesus as LORD AND SAVIOR where we will be with him for all eternity. Amen!
I don't understand the war at Iwo Jima.. the Island is not Big as Okinawa, or The Philippines. Why USA not spread gasoline from the air, to spesific target and light it up. Why must sacrifice many american soldier?
If-if these brave men could wake up today- they'd be in tears- the hot mess this Country is in!!! Thanks to The Democrats!!! So sad, they'd die from disappointment!
History - Racism War - Innocent Blood Sometimes it's for the best. Albert E. said, "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones".
I knew 2 Mariners who were on the first wave landing on Iwo Jima ..one was wounded and knew Marine Ira Hayes who helped raise the American Flag on Mt Suribachi..RIP MARINES 😢PS. My father in law was there also in the Army...
im 🇬🇧 and i have relations to that conflict, but having watched the series is just powerful really, but to see the THEN and NOW with "the pacific" soundtrack in the background...thier really are no words 😮
This tuggs at my heart knowing these men fought so hard for us and these kids now don't have the slightest clue I hope thy can wake up and learn cuz the men fought so hard just for these kids now to screw everything up
If the greatest generation (my Dad, landed at Okinawa, Grampa was a WWI Vet) doesn't inspire you to do something for someone else? What the hell will? Dad said when he signed the papers for me to join the Nav at 16... He said it won't be the same smart ass kid who comes back. He was right. Between my Dad and Grampa.. and my Shipmates,,, there is no greater bond between men than to place yourself in a position to give your life for another. What an honor! What are you waiting for?????
Selamın Aleyküm Herkese... Savaş çok kötü bir şey Ancak fotoğraftaki asker mezarlığının kaybolması beni üzdü Orada ölen askerlere saygı duyulmas gerekiyor Mezarlık eski haline gelmesini umut ediyorum... 🦅🦅🦅🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
@@thehistoryexplorer They were repatriated. A friend of mine in college great uncle was one of those they returned. He was buried in the family plot next to his mother with full military honours.
I met a 4th marine who landed and fought on the island, ( mr. French) incredible stories, he gave me a bottle that has his landing date, of the black sands of Iwo Jima, is sitting on my shelf in my office I cherish it to this day, God bless you Mr French,😇😇😇
Lest we never forget the ultimate sacrifice our forefathers made to protect liberty and freedom for us all. My father was one of them who watched the signing of the Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Bay on the BB63 Missouri as his Submarine SS399 SeaCat was one of 12 Subs that escorted the BB63 into Tokyo Bay - My Father was radioman on SS SeaCat 1943-46, Then Served in the US Coast Guard and retired a Full Commander in 1980.
Todos os bravos guerreiros que morreram nessa guerra, independente de que lado. Todos descansem em paz, pois todos tiveram que lutar receberam ordens de seus líderes de seus países.muito das vezes mentiram pra eles.
Both of my Grandfathers fought in the Pacific with the USMC. Individually, they were not perfect; they were men, but they were good men. Collectively, like the rest of their generation, they were the best damned men this country has ever produced. ❤️🇺🇸
My Grandfather W. Thiede was right behind the cameraman during the first picture of the flag raising after taking that hill. He lived a long life in California. Survived a stroke that the doctor said he wouldn't be able to walk and talk, but proved them wrong with in two years. He was awesome and I miss him very much.
salute
These heroes have my respect and my gratitude for what they did and what they went through...all gave some, and some gave all... SALUTE..
Your grandpa is a legend 😎🗿🔥🫡
Thank u for his sevice
Just wait... there will be that big hug, when Yu see him again. Promise.
My Father served on Iwo Jima. He enlisted. I am forever proud of those who fought so hard for freedom. He was 87 when he passed.
So you should be, top man
Supermen
Yes they were amazing.
And are turning over in their graves seeing a fucking fascist trying to become your country's dictator.
They would unalive him faster than he could stink up a room.
Salute
God love your father My Dad was in the Army he delivered gas to the tanks During the Battle of the Bulge he died on Veterans Day at the young age of 68🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My uncle passed away 5 years ago he fought on Iwo Jima and during the Korean War he was at Chosin too.
Wow amazing
That is amazing! My grandpa was in the army and around the Chosin Reservoir.
Wow! Respect.
Epic hero. I can't even imagine.
저의 나라를 지켜주셔서 감사합니다. 🇰🇷🇺🇸
My grandpa is a vet he’s on hospice now on his way out. That man raised me and gave me the best childhood and I’ll cherish those memories forever.
Amazing memories I’m sure. Thanks for sharing, that is very moving 🙏
@@thehistoryexplorer Thank you!
May God bless your grandpa mate,a true hero ❤️❤️
I know you’re proud. God bless you both! ❤
@Chris, thank you to your grandfather for his sacrifices.
If possible, would you be able to hug him for Rick and tell him thank you.
❤
The accurate placing of the camera is amazing well done must of taken ages ,Thank you for your hard work
You are most welcome. It is my pleasure
It’s amazing isn’t it? We enjoy these so much.
In the early '90's, in the Navy I was on detached duty there a few times for fleet carrier landing practice. Explored the entire island, stood on those beaches, and the memorial on Mt Suribachi. Wondering what my Great Uncle experienced, assaulting this fortress, he had passed away a few years prior. Nice to see that it has finally been cleaned up, when I was there, the wreckage of war was strewn about all over the place, unexploded ordinance, wrecked tanks, unused ammo everywhere.
Semper Fi to the families who lost Marines at Iwo Jima. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.
Respect always
salute
Semper fi!
@@laddiebright8007 thank you very much. I'm 68 yrs old and so proud to be a Marine. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.
@@frostythehelmet I hear ya. I tell people the same thing. I'm so proud to have served my Nation and beloved Marine Corps. Semper Fi
Rosenthal's picture of the 6 Marines raising the flag on Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima always brings tears to my eyes knowing 3 of those men never made it off the island, and thousands more. All my heroes.
Watching this is gut wrenching to imagine what they endured
That picture became the Marine Memorial in Washington D C the figures are solid bronze 30 ft tall . It is so imposing that it first gets your attention then your respect. I can only guess how many prayers are said at this site.
@@Nello353I would love to see that monument in real life and pay my respects to those brave men. ❤🙏🇺🇲🇬🇧
5 marines 1 corpsman. Ya I'm that guy
Those 3 Marines were later killed in the war?
To imagine such a beautiful place was once the scene of unimaginable horror. God bless all the brave men who fought and died for our freedoms. Our world is a lesser place without them.
Very well said!
Lest we not forget those who never returned🙏🙏🙏
what freedom. You were literally the attackers
@@kayser1722Japan just appeared out of nowhere and attacked Pearl Harbor. The US never wanted the war but they were prepared if they needed to.
@@emaany1839 doesnt change the fact, that they killed civilians and dropped a bomb.
A generation of men who fought bravely in the hell of war! I feel like crying when I hear this symphony. May they rest in peace
Well said!!
This symphony is for them, for those characters, I am from Azerbaijan, and their memory is very dear to me
My father was in the fifth wave big scar crass his face from baonet 😢
@@DirkBedlion 😪😪
私は当時の敵国の日本人だが思いは同じ
My mom's friend received a Purple Heart in Iwo Jima. RIP Morris.
@Volnyansky_99 He was her best friend & visa versa.
He died in battle?
@saulcarvajal7911 He was shot rescuing a fellow Marine who had been shot & was bleeding out. He got them both to safety. He was a very humble & quiet man, but it definitely had an impact on him. The Greatest Generation.
@@_____Z_____Stop joking around fool
@@teresapribilski1493 czy ty pochodzisz z Polski bo masz polskie nazwisko PRIBILSKI ?
Love the music you've chosen to play as we watch these historic moments. It fits perfectly somber, power, and at the same time majestic. Well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@thehistoryexplorer What is the music? It's very stirring.
@@gy2gy246 the pacific opening theme
@@patestradarenejohnp.2275 Composer?
@@gy2gy246
In these videos and most shorts, the music is named at the bottom of the screen. If you click on the tiny picture at right it usually takes you to more of the same music.
👋🌠
This picture represents our most precious gift, freedom.
And tRump and his cohorts want to take it all away.
Vote blue!
AMEN.. FOREVER MAY FREEDOM RING
These are the brave men that risked their life’s at Iowa Jima, Peleliu, Okinawa and Guadalcanal, it’s hard to imagine what these young men went through. Makes me tear up
Pure horror
The saddest thing is that most of them never made it back home 😢😢
RIP to the one's who never made it back home 🙏💔
A grateful nation thanks them for their service and sacrifice
Thanks from Iraq.
Most of them did make it home. But a lot of them didnt.
Most volunteered, wanting to fight for our country and the freedoms we have now. Our government is constantly trying to remove the pride we have for our country. Communism lurks in those walls.
Today's World is indebted to these great mighty sons of America. Their sacrifices saved the world from the oppressive Nazis . May the souls of these beloved Soldiers rest in heavenly peace. Amen ❤
So hard to imagine what these fellas went through. Makes me tear up.
Me too mate
Don't. live a good life, that's what they would want,
both sides
Hell...one word hell both sides had gone through and seen and did the most fucked up shit from civilians as shields, suicide attacks, banzai charges, hand to hand combat, war is war hell is hell nobody wins everyone loses those who die are lucky, ones who live suffer the worst.
@@evolvetrooperAND SAD PART IS LOOKING AT THESE PICTURES, THE LAND AND THE PLACE STILL SITTING THERE AS IF NOTHING TOOK PLACE IN THOSE VERY SPOTS 79 YEARS AGO!!🤷♂️🤷♂️
May all the soldier rest in peace in heaven...RIP HEROES.😢
Truly the greatest generation
Amen to that!!!
And They were born in The Great Depression too..
@@davidmuise5073And that is what made them great. They went through trial and tribulation, and in the end they fought in one of the biggest modern war in modern history. They went through ao much already, but they kept fighting.
@@davidmuise5073the Great Depression started in 1929, making the youngest person possible in 1945 16 years old, thiugh it’s certainly possible that someone enlisted that young
@@FNWendigonot if they were born before the depression though.
Thank you for all the comments of family and friends that served.🇺🇸
Japan owns Iwo Jima and its considered a sacred place. No one is allowed there without permission I've heard.
Not sure about that but it’s not easy to get ro
自衛隊関係しか立ち入ることができません
@@in-xt3dwthank you that's very interesting.
島には遺骨や不発弾が残っています。高温で有毒な硫黄ガスが噴出する危険な場所もあるので、一般人が島を訪れることはできません。
現在でも遺骨の回収がNPOやボランティアにより行われています。
日本とアメリカの兵士が勇敢に戦った事を忘れません。安らかにお眠りください。
Seeing the graves in the American cemetery is powerful but to know all the Marine dead were repatriated is amazing
I was wondering what happened to the graves. Thank you for posting that information.
Mənə də çox təsir elədi maraqlı gəldi
私の曽祖父はこの島から帰って来ませんでした。
写真のなかでしか会ったことはありませんが、
とても優しく穏やかな父だったと、
亡くなった祖母から聞きました。
私は日本人ですが、今の日本があるのは
硫黄島で戦った日米の英雄達のおかげだと
信じています。
日本の誇りです。勇敢に戦ってくれてありがとうございます。 我々は歴史の上では悪者扱いされる事が多いですが、
間違ってると思います。いまの平和な日本は貴方の曽祖父様や、その仲間がくれた大切なものです。
I love Japan
The Japanese soldiers fought with great honor!
The Japanese gave their lives for their country, they are now buried on the soil of a friendly country, so they can rest in peace @user-lf3fh1pt1p
Конечно спасибо американцам которые скинули бомбы на Хиросиму и Нагасаки. Охренеть они ещё этим нелюдям благодарны.
Respect to all that served 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The first picture with them with the flag in the picture of everyone on the beach man it just hit you certain way that you get choked up first thing that comes to mind is what these people gave up for our freedom, these men were the true heroes, no matter what anybody says no one could ever know what it’s like to be in war unless you were in their shoes and I guarantee you no one would want to be there if given the chance not in today’s day they don’t make heroes like they used to. God bless all those men.
Very well said. Thank you
My father served in the Navy somewhere in the Pacific. He is a hero in my eyes! God Bless you for sharing these amazingly wonderful photos!
You are most welcome
The flag pole for raising the flag came from LST 795. My father was the Captain. I think of him whenever I see this image.
Wow! Daniel that is a fantastic piece of history. You must be very proud of your association. Thank you for sharing
И музыка и воспоминания в этом видео, приводят меня в дрожь. Спасибо за Ваши труды.
My friend Rudy who fought on Iwo Jima passed away three years ago.
Yes, The very Last of that Great Generation is passing away even as I write this , 11/ 11/ 2023. [ Sad indeed ] @.
Bless him
heart touching music ... feeling something nostalgic....nice job..
The music is brilliant isn’t it
Dankie vir wat julle vir jul land opgeoffer het rus in vrede Was so n onnodige oorlog Alles net 1 man wat n lafaard was 😢
@@mariebotha8893 it wasn't an unnecessary war. The war that brought the Jews back to their homeland.
What is the music name please
title of the musical score is scrolling across the bottom of the video.
Thank you Marine Lester Read..for being the first to reach the top of Suribachi
My great grandfather was the one who was digging the flag in the ground in the first picture I miss him I only got to meet him just 2 years ago he died a hero and a legendary soul
Thank you all heroes rest in peace. 🙏
Iwo Jima is a famous haunted place in Japan, where the ghosts of American and Japanese soldiers are often seen sitting side by side on the beach.
I don't care on which side someone fought, they wanted to protect their country and its people and we should respect them for that
John Basilone, R.I.P.
Immense loss of lives in wars. May their souls rest in peace.
Merci pour cet hommage à tous ces frères d'armes, j'ai la chance d'avoir les deux vidéos de la montée du fameux drapeau bravoooo 😮 toujours aussi émouvant de revoir celà,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇵
Amazing!
My father's older brother was a Marine at Iwo Jima, and witnessed the flag raising, but would never talk about it. He passed 4 years ago. Rest in power, Uncle Leo.
What a legacy to leave. You must be very proud
salute
Rest in peace Leo.
Rest in Peace, Leo. Sempre Fi.
My father served in the 5th Marine division Iwo Jima light machine gun crew
This movie was greatful: LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
Grwatful?
My father survived Iwo as the Marines called it. I miss him all the time. 2012 he passed Marine Corporal LA Walters
Blessings Dad
Que sus almas descansen en paz
すべての兵士が安らかに眠れますように。
硫黄島は現在立入禁止となっており、一部の気象観測隊や自衛隊しか上陸を許されていません。第2次世界大戦中の戦車や遺構が多数そのまま残されています。
Какие трогательные моменты уловил фотограф, вечная слава павшим солдатам и офицерам, сложившие на алтарь свободы свои жизни.
Fallen United States Marines February 1945.
Америкосы только и могут устраивать войны!
How lucky are we that we get to live in the best country in the world? These photos remind me who to thank and give gratitude to. I wish, hope and pray that we can all just get along peacefully.
These old photographs need to be posted at the actual sites. Future generations need to know where we were and the price paid for their freedom.
A great idea. ❤🙏👍
Agreed
I have had two relatives fight in this war, My Uncle Sloan and my Uncle JT. One fought in the European theatre against the Germans while the other was fighting in the Pacific, I was told my Uncle Sloan killed himself due to PTSD. I salute to the fellas who fought in this terrible war. Semper fi brothers.
It's just sad to see the Graves gone so that no one will remember
They were repatriated to the U.S
They were all brought back to the United States in the late 1960's.
So sad and uplifting at the same time 😮xx.
Бу тепалик жуда мухим жой булган экан. Кургимиз келади лекин бунга имкон йук.
Question, where did all the grave markers go?
Salute to those who protected us in that moment in time!!!!!
The greatest generation gave it their all .Witnessed WW2.
Bravest men ever lived
My Dad's older brother, George Harold Medley Sr. served somewhere in the Pacific. The fear of a bansai charge late at night scared him so much, he wore very thick glasses, that he never really talked about the islands where he served with me. To this day, as he is gone now, I wish I could have known. He, a long with my Dad's other three brothers and two of my Mom's brothers are my heros. They all served in WW 2 and survived to come home and raise families. God bless them all.
Thank you for sharing, what a brilliant comment thanks 🙏
My dad was 17 years old and was in a Higgins boat guiding other boats to shore, he was the radio man. He came home, went to school got married had a family, but every Christmas there was sadness about him and towards the end of his life he said it was because of all the men that didn’t make it home and the men he had known. He was a gentle man but I recognize the melancholy in him all his life.
Such a sad story that I’m sure is shared by many veterans
War is hell..especially to all that fought in a land unknown to them..but they obeyed orders..my mother use to tell us kids that during WW2.
The greatest generation.
begitu damai dan meninggalkan kenangan..from indonesia
Semoga arwahnya korban perang....tenang di alam sana
Man is like a flower only to perish and blown away from the winds of time. Therefore accept christ Jesus as LORD AND SAVIOR where we will be with him for all eternity. Amen!
incredibly photographies!!!! Excelent job!!!!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the videos
I don't understand the war at Iwo Jima.. the Island is not Big as Okinawa, or The Philippines. Why USA not spread gasoline from the air, to spesific target and light it up. Why must sacrifice many american soldier?
If-if these brave men could wake up today- they'd be in tears- the hot mess this Country is in!!! Thanks to The Democrats!!! So sad, they'd die from disappointment!
What have the Democrats done? Really...
History - Racism
War - Innocent Blood
Sometimes it's for the best.
Albert E. said, "I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones".
Where uncommon courage was common. Pltmedic. They proved their duty.
What happened in the cemetery photo ? Were all the bodies relocated ? The site looks overgrown and not used in the 'today' photo.
The were all repatriated. Their final resting place was determined by their family.
They were repatriated
💯
In both countries, there are still many bodies that have not yet been returned to their families.
I was shocked to see the site of the cemetery had gone back to nature.
Then I was relieved the bodies were repatriated.
私は日本🇯🇵人です。
あの時代は､どちらの兵士は
悪くないと思います。
皆んな頑張って生きていた
You Japan is the aggressor，and committed many massacres
I knew 2 Mariners who were on the first wave landing on Iwo Jima ..one was wounded and knew Marine Ira Hayes who helped raise the American Flag on Mt Suribachi..RIP MARINES 😢PS. My father in law was there also in the Army...
They shall learn war no more for such a time is coming in Jesus name Amen 🙏🕊️⏳🌎❤️🙌😷
So they just removed the veterans cemetery? Where'd it go? Is it abandoned?
They were repatriated 👍
Meus Respeitos a tds que tiveram participação nessa operação ⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️👊👊👊👊👊
Sometimes we need memory to remind us how lucky we are. Less we forget 🫡
im 🇬🇧 and i have relations to that conflict, but having watched the series is just powerful really, but to see the THEN and NOW with "the pacific" soundtrack in the background...thier really are no words 😮
Essas pessoas que foram pra guerra defender seus países são dignos de honra, mas é triste com tantas vidas perdida.
It is very sad but I prefer to feel gratitude
that island belongs to the japanese.. and rightfully so...
Fun fact: the shores they landed are now some good meters in land because the island has experienced a big and fast volcanic uplift
This tuggs at my heart knowing these men fought so hard for us and these kids now don't have the slightest clue I hope thy can wake up and learn cuz the men fought so hard just for these kids now to screw everything up
I wish every young school child could see and visit these places that was fought and died so they could have the freedom now enjoyed.
Does anyone know what the music is that supports these videos? Thank you
That's such a contrast between then and now. The sacrifice they made total respect of the greatest generation
Absolutely
Where did all them Graves go in the 4th picture ??????
If the greatest generation (my Dad, landed at Okinawa, Grampa was a WWI Vet) doesn't inspire you to do something for someone else? What the hell will?
Dad said when he signed the papers for me to join the Nav at 16...
He said it won't be the same smart ass kid who comes back.
He was right.
Between my Dad and Grampa.. and my Shipmates,,, there is no greater bond between men than to place yourself in a position to give your life for another.
What an honor!
What are you waiting for?????
Well said! Great comment 👍
Japan you fought well and hard
지금도 계속되는 이념전쟁
선배님들은 이러라고 목숨바친건 아니었게죠 빨리 하나되어 좋은세상 만들었으면 하는 바랩입니다
잊지 않고 살겠습니다 감사합니다
Lest we forget ❤
💯
What happened to all the crosses and Stone figure
Selamın Aleyküm Herkese... Savaş çok kötü bir şey Ancak fotoğraftaki asker mezarlığının kaybolması beni üzdü Orada ölen askerlere saygı duyulmas gerekiyor Mezarlık eski haline gelmesini umut ediyorum... 🦅🦅🦅🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
The soldiers were repatriated I believe
@@thehistoryexplorer I hope their families have reunited with their children... I pay my respects with all my heart... 🦅🦅🦅🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
Banzaiiii..,
@@thehistoryexplorer They were repatriated. A friend of mine in college great uncle was one of those they returned. He was buried in the family plot next to his mother with full military honours.
Alekuma salam gardas mene cox tesir eti bu 😢😢
I met a 4th marine who landed and fought on the island, ( mr. French) incredible stories, he gave me a bottle that has his landing date, of the black sands of Iwo Jima, is sitting on my shelf in my office I cherish it to this day, God bless you Mr French,😇😇😇
Was that a cemetery and now not there 💯😲😲 and to these brave band of brothers God bless you for the freedom that we have today 🪖🪖🪖🌹🌹🌹
The bodies were repatriated
They are forever young in the hand of God
My great grandfather was on a ship at Iwo Jima.
Very impressive! Thanks! Good job!
Glad you liked it!
Lest we never forget the ultimate sacrifice our forefathers made to protect liberty and freedom for us all. My father was one of them who watched the signing of the Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Bay on the BB63 Missouri as his Submarine SS399 SeaCat was one of 12 Subs that escorted the BB63 into Tokyo Bay - My Father was radioman on SS SeaCat 1943-46, Then Served in the US Coast Guard and retired a Full Commander in 1980.
Well done. Bless him in all his dedication to serve his country. 🕊️🙏🕊️🇺🇲
The battle of GOOD OVER EVIL is not easy ....look all this proves it .... America is fighting again against evil...right here at home 🙏🇺🇸😮💨
God bless all the soldiers🎉🎉 what a meat grinder for the soldiers who gave everything to take the Japanese island.
Nothing short of saving the world that we all enjoy today. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice, from Ms Diana LaFleur Oakland CA USA 🌹♥️🇺🇸
Todos os bravos guerreiros que morreram nessa guerra, independente de que lado.
Todos descansem em paz, pois todos tiveram que lutar receberam ordens de seus líderes de seus países.muito das vezes mentiram pra eles.
Very true
Leaders lied, so true
本当にあなたのコメントに癒やされました。ありがとう。
The picture of the Japanese soldiers yelling, "Banzai", was taken at the fall of Singapore, to the Japanese, in 1942!
Valientes soldados, Jehová los tenga en su Santa Gloria 🙏
Mezarlar yok olmuş. Yazık değer görmüyor ABD askeri TURKİYEDE Değer vardır
Ira Hayes and PTSD
They fought with their brothers so that the stupidity of their leaders would be seen bigger!!😢😢😢
Where did the headstones go?
When we returned Iwo to the Japanese, all the American dead were repatriated. In the late 1960's.
Both of my Grandfathers fought in the Pacific with the USMC. Individually, they were not perfect; they were men, but they were good men. Collectively, like the rest of their generation, they were the best damned men this country has ever produced. ❤️🇺🇸
Wgat happened to all the graves?
The bodies were repatriated
@@thehistoryexplorer thanks.