It is perhaps the most iconic image of WWII: Six U.S. soldiers strain to raise the American flag atop Iwo Jima s Mt. Suribachi in the midst of a gory battle. Yet, before and after the shot was taken, it was the tale of blo... more »odshed, bravery, and loss that defined this historic conflict.
In this portrait of one of the most critical engagements of the Second World War, follow along--day-by-day and moment-by-moment--through the eyes of the men who survived to tell their shocking stories. Watch as a U.S. corporal takes out an entire Japanese bunker complex with a modified aircraft machine gun; experience the hardship of a lieutenant who led his men against a mountain stronghold; and relive the horror of the gutsy sergeant who lost both his hands while defending his company s command post. Finally, follow in the footsteps of the 5th Marine Division as it fights off a savage, last-ditch suicide attack by Japanese soldiers in the waning days of the battle.
Featuring 3-D CGI animation sequences and testimony from scholars and experts, IWO JIMA: FIGHT TO THE DEATH offers a frighteningly realistic look at this epic moment in military history.« less