It’s frustrating to think that an island so small that you could drive around it in 20 minutes was eventually occupied by a combined force of nearly 130,000 men from both armies
The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa were bloody. Japanese troops fought and resisted the American forces, very bravely. US forces suffered heavy casulties because of the ferocity of the Japanese defenders. In the battle of Iwo Jima(Feb-March 945), the Japanese forces suffered over 20,000 KIA and managed to kill almost 7000 American Marines, Navy sailors,etc. And 19,000 Americans were wounded. Japanese troops which survived kept fighting until January 1949. Almost 4 years even after the end war in August 1945. In Okinawa(April-June 1945), the Japanese & Okinawans suffered over 100,000+ dead(many civilians) and Americans suffered 13-20,000+ dead. The Japanese resistance in Okinawa was fierce and the defence was a success. In many places, the Japanese troops were cut off and encircled, but still refused to surrender and fought to the last. Americans suffered extremely heavy losses and casualties in battle for Okinawa. Even the top most US commander, General Buckner also died. He was killed in Japanese shellfire, making him the most senior US military officer to be killed in action during the war(1941-45).
@@anonnimoose7987Numbers vary but 300 Kuribayashis men caused 300 casualties to the marines (100 killed) which was still an impressive banzai charge knowing how bad they can go.
Iwo, the Philippines, and Okinawa made it clear that invading the Home Island wasn’t going to be a possibility. The Japanese people proved to be extraordinarily gracious after the War. They are very impressive and what they have become is a success story for free government.
While I cannot speak for the video creator most wars in the 20th century and beyond have shitloads of source materials filled out by those leading the operations. This information has since become public and is usually able to be requested via FOIA request (in the US). Not sure what the process is in Japan. If you want to know more about the specifics of Iwo Jima troop dispositions the below book is cited heavily for having this information. Iwo Jima: The Dramatic Account of the Epic Battle That Turned the Tide of World War II
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It’s frustrating to think that an island so small that you could drive around it in 20 minutes was eventually occupied by a combined force of nearly 130,000 men from both armies
Since you just did Iwo Jima, you should do something like Battle of Okinawa or Midway soon.
He did ruclips.net/video/VHFApmVV1uA/видео.html
@mrrat6286 🤓
Japnese are so brave.
Mad respect ❤
brutha wtf they were pussies
The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa were bloody. Japanese troops fought and resisted the American forces, very bravely. US forces suffered heavy casulties because of the ferocity of the Japanese defenders.
In the battle of Iwo Jima(Feb-March 945), the Japanese forces suffered over 20,000 KIA and managed to kill almost 7000 American Marines, Navy sailors,etc. And 19,000 Americans were wounded. Japanese troops which survived kept fighting until January 1949. Almost 4 years even after the end war in August 1945.
In Okinawa(April-June 1945), the Japanese & Okinawans suffered over 100,000+ dead(many civilians) and Americans suffered 13-20,000+ dead. The Japanese resistance in Okinawa was fierce and the defence was a success. In many places, the Japanese troops were cut off and encircled, but still refused to surrender and fought to the last.
Americans suffered extremely heavy losses and casualties in battle for Okinawa. Even the top most US commander, General Buckner also died. He was killed in Japanese shellfire, making him the most senior US military officer to be killed in action during the war(1941-45).
@johncrook7648 Yup, bro. The Pacific War(1941-45) was an unfortunate war. It should not have happened :(
In the end there was banzai charge that reached the center on the island, and caused some 100 more casualties
Was it 300 or 500 that did a final charge?
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@@anonnimoose7987Numbers vary but 300 Kuribayashis men caused 300 casualties to the marines (100 killed) which was still an impressive banzai charge knowing how bad they can go.
Iwo, the Philippines, and Okinawa made it clear that invading the Home Island wasn’t going to be a possibility. The Japanese people proved to be extraordinarily gracious after the War. They are very impressive and what they have become is a success story for free government.
Can you make Kaiserschlacht offensive 1918?
Very nice!
Could I suggests you do a battle of peleliu world War 2 in one minute
Monte Cristo battle with all of the flags of the world vs Germany
69000 to 25000 in just under a month...... that was probably a lot of bodies
Stalingrad: Hold our bear.
@@pacerrecap6386good point but iwo jima is so small
@@pacerrecap6386I mean 75000 troops on one tiny island is a lot
@@songs-er7nltrue.
No source stated? Where would you even find information on daily Frontline movement and troop count?
While I cannot speak for the video creator most wars in the 20th century and beyond have shitloads of source materials filled out by those leading the operations. This information has since become public and is usually able to be requested via FOIA request (in the US). Not sure what the process is in Japan. If you want to know more about the specifics of Iwo Jima troop dispositions the below book is cited heavily for having this information.
Iwo Jima: The Dramatic Account of the Epic Battle That Turned the Tide of World War II
War is hell no matter where it is but I would’ve much rather fought in Europe than the pacific. The Japanese were relentless.
:)
Please do Operation Compass one day
Battle of the three kings pls ❤
Wasnt it a full war or something?
This battle shows that the Japanese were willing to fight regardless of the disadvantage they found themselves in.
Kindly tell how to make these on Google earth 😢😢
Ah yes, the solid upload by mapshistorical. Wish popular people can comment on my videos made on mobile..
What is that game?
not a game bro
Alight motion
Google earth