MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: MARINES TEND TO WOUNDED

The video discusses the establishment of evacuation hospitals on Iwo, enabling surgeries to be performed on the island. Quick operations saved many lives, with air evacuations starting on the 13th day of battle due to sea conditions. In the final weeks, about 100 casualties were flown off the island daily.

What was the significance of performing initial surgeries on the island itself?

How quickly were the most difficult cases operated on during the battle?

Describe the conditions that led to the evacuation of casualties by air.

What challenges were faced in evacuating casualties from the island?

What was the average number of casualties evacuated per day during the last three weeks of the battle?