The Battle for Iwo Jima - Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue!

Jarhead

English - July 04, 2020 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB
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Today I am joined by special guest, and recent visitor to Iwo Jima, Chief Warrant Officer Darien Garland. We discuss the brutal battle conditions on the island of Iwo Jima, the sacrifices made on both sides of the battlefield, and the strategic importance of taking the island.