a minute agoBattle hell “Iwo Jima” of World War II
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Unbelievable images show American marines polluting the beaches of Iwo Jima, who bomb bunkers before raising the American national flag to symbolize brutal battle. Iwo Jima was one of the fiercest battles of World War II where 6, 500 sacrificed their lives to take over the small island, 660 kilometers [...]
Iwo Jima was one of the fiercest battles of World War II where 6, 500 sacrificed their lives to take over the small island, 660 miles [660 km] south of Japan's capital, Tokyo.
The invasion had begun on February 19, 1945, and now 73 years of this battle, rare videos have been published showing the blood - hungry struggle in life, reports “DililyMail”, the Periscope broadcast.
The images begin by showing a fleet landing toward the coast with troops waiting nervously on board.
Marines then attack heavy - fire beaches, and there is a view of Allied aircraft launching bombs on Japanese bases, as tanks maneuver inside.
Besides, those killed, about 20,000 Americans were injured. Only about 200 Japanese soldiers were captured, while others were killed in combat./Periscopi/
