Mount Suribachi, 1954

Mount Suribachi, 1954

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History, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the historical significance of Iwo Jima, focusing on the 1945 battle where U.S. Marines faced 23,000 defenders to secure a strategic base. It highlights a modern amphibious landing exercise by new Marines, drawing parallels to past heroism. The exercise, named Operation Flag Hoists, is the largest in the western Pacific since WWII, involving 20,000 Marines. The video emphasizes the tradition and legacy of the Marines, linking past and present through the iconic raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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