MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: MARINES ADVANCE ON MOUNT SURIBACHI

The transcript describes a challenging climb up a mountain where progress was made despite enemy resistance. Many men were injured, and there was a shortage of Navy corpsmen to provide medical assistance, leading to heavy casualties.

What was the initial progress of the troops as they moved up the mountain?

• They were forced to retreat immediately.

• They encountered no resistance.

• They made some progress despite enemy fire.

• They quickly reached the top.

What was the main challenge faced by the soldiers as they gained ground?

• The enemy continued to resist fiercely.

• They were lost and disoriented.

• They had to navigate through a dense forest.

• They ran out of supplies.

How did the soldiers' progress change as they moved forward?

• They moved backward.

• They were stopped completely.

• They made small gains but had a long way to go.

• They gained a lot of ground quickly.

What was the condition of the Navy corpsmen during the battle?

• They were not present at the battle.

• They faced heavy casualties.

• They were well-prepared and suffered no losses.

• They had plenty of resources to help everyone.

What was a significant issue faced by the troops in terms of medical support?

• There were not enough Navy corpsmen to assist the injured.

• There were too many doctors available.

• The injured soldiers did not need medical attention.

• The medical supplies were abundant.