Iwo Jima Animated - Part 2, Raise the Flag!

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Having come ashore and secured the southern airfield on Iwo Jima, focus turns to the extinct volcano on the south west of the island. Japanese guns on Mt Suribachi continue to fire on the landing beach, disrupting men, equipment and supplies coming ashore. With the Japanese dug in in trenches, bunkers and tunnels, the raising of the US flag atop Mt Suribachi will be hard fought.
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@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Hope you all enjoyed this one and thanks to Drachinifel for getting involved :) See you in part 3!

@112chapters3 Жыл бұрын

Drachinifel is so knowledgeable

@patrickcooper730 Жыл бұрын

for thought maybe you could do videos on natural disasters and what first responders did. Like earthquakes, tsunamis, 9/11 etc

@m1t2a1 Жыл бұрын

One of the soldiers in the photo of raising the flag was Ira Hayes. Indigenous American. Johnny Cash sang a song about him.

@miguelmagallon7863 Жыл бұрын

Bay of pigs invasion next. Then invasion of panama! Or how the Marines took camp pedelton i believe from the mexicans

@whydoyougottahavthis Жыл бұрын

Excellent quality y'all!

@Shiro_47 Жыл бұрын

Imperial Japanese Troops: “Prepare to charge!” US Marines: “BANZAI!!!” Imperial Japanese Troops: *visible confusion*

@JRyan-lu5im Жыл бұрын

Japanese Troops: "Tenoheika Bonz-" Marines: "NAPALM STICKS TO CHILDRENNNNN, RAHHH!!" *Chaos ensues*

@owarida6241 Жыл бұрын

Japanese soldier: you dare use my own spell against me Potter!

@abomariah403 Жыл бұрын

Iwo jima is an example that propaganda can make a total defeat look like a glorious victory. Seven thousand men Killed in action for a small Island in the middle of the ocean with tens of air craft destroyed. It was a Japanese strategic victory.

@fizkallnyeilsem Жыл бұрын

Japanese be like: Pikachu face

@Michael-wn3rh Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 Don't confuse inflicting casualties with a 'strategic' victory. The USN was there to secure an island with two airstrips in close proximity to the Japanese mainland with the eventual idea being facilitation of bombing / the invasion of Japan itself. You're delusional if you think this was somehow a defeat for the USN given all of their objectives were accomplished.

@Lawnmower737 Жыл бұрын

My neighbor was a flame thrower operator on Iwo Jima. I’d have to ask my father who talked to him about 10 years ago about further details but when he landed but he went through about 4-6 other marines who carried the tank while he had the flamethrower. He refused to get to know any of the replacements knowing they would just die. After weeks of fighting it was only him and a captain of his unit who were the only original landing men and the replacement officers assumed he hadn’t been there long so his wounds from the flamethrower and days of continual combat were overlooked. To the captain’s amazement he was still alive (both assumed each other dead) but he was almost completely blind by that point from the heat, wounds, and infection of his face. His captain forced him to leave on a medical ship and said to him “Gene you’re done”. He was sent with a soldier who could no longer walk so he carried the man on his back while the other guy directed him. He learned years later that the captain died the next day after he was sent for the hospital ship. Mr. Gene is still alive but he can no longer remember anything or anyone.

@pepsiepilepsy551 Жыл бұрын

Wow. That is insane. Can’t imagine how that must have felt, doing most people can’t even imagine to another human and facing death every day and then bam “you’re done”

@PHDInRhyme Жыл бұрын

Mr.Gene will not only go down in the history books as an American Hero but god will one day welcome him through the pearly white gates of heaven with open arms. God bless Gene.

@chesschicken1698 Жыл бұрын

anyone willing to sacrifice for their country like that is a hero

@randomclipsmilitary9056 Жыл бұрын

@Lets Play Minecraft Clearly you never read the bible before or have done research. The Sixth Commandment “Thou shall not kill” is referring to “Unjustified Murder”. These were soldiers who were in a war. The bible say’s that governments must punish the evil doers to maintain peace and order.

@Zildawolf Жыл бұрын

@Lets Play Minecraft yeah there’s also like 20 other parts of the Bible that p much just says “go for it” lol

@vvvppp6021 Жыл бұрын

I wasn't expecting Drachinifel jumping in in the middle of the narration, what a nice surprise!

@Paludion Жыл бұрын

Me neither, but it's nice to see internet historians collaborating together from time to time.

@livingthemcdream Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of when they did a collab on a few of Drachs episodes on the Guadalcanal campaign

@jamesbarca7229 Жыл бұрын

I walked out of the room for about 10 seconds and when I walked back in the voice had changed to Drach's. For a minute there, I thought I was losing it

@0Zolrender0 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome to see, and the recognition given too. Great work.

@LukeBunyip Жыл бұрын

As long as it isn't Mrs Drach. Things seem to go boom everytime she speaks.

@shadow7988 Жыл бұрын

What I always appreciate, as a veteran of war myself, is how these videos tastefully and accurately reflect just how brutal these battles really were in a way that most history documentaries either gloss over, or fail to convey in a meaningful and tangible way. It also treats both sides with the due respect of fighting men rather than inserting biases and opinions. Better content than anything you'll find on TV or streaming services, and we get it for free. Thanks for what you do, I'm sure a LOT of school teachers especially appreciate your work.

@jiminyhopkins Жыл бұрын

Some get it for free... others are Patreon supporters of the Ops Room 😉

@VikingTeddy Жыл бұрын

I used to love the Hitl.. History Channel on tv back in the day, and I've been rewatching quite a few docs lately and, oh boy... It's almost impressive how much they got wrong. I've yet to see even one that didn't get at least couple of things wrong. and some are just outright fantasy. They did get me hooked on history so credit where it's due. Nowadays I'm spoiled rotten, and I can spend hours fermenting in bed with high quality escapism and learning.

@kbanghart Жыл бұрын

@@VikingTeddy vote for Democrats

@VikingTeddy Жыл бұрын

@@kbanghart I'd love to, but I don't think they'd approve foreign vote.

@kbanghart Жыл бұрын

@@VikingTeddy well hey, the Republicans in America don't think that anyone else's vote should count, so why not let's get some other votes

@davides6842 Жыл бұрын

One of these 6 marines who raised that big US flag was from Slovakia🇸🇰, his name was sgt. Michal Strank. He died on 1. March 1945 on that island. I am honored that i am from the same country as him

@spartanx9293 Жыл бұрын

If the information on him is correct he spent most of his life in the states before he sadly bought it

@Anybodyelse2294 6 ай бұрын

There is a statue of him in his hometown

@alejandrovega8370 Жыл бұрын

“The real battle begins” holy fuck that’s such a horrible thing to hear. Can’t imagine what those poor men went through. Incredible video once again

@attiepollard7847 Жыл бұрын

That's a big ass pork chop of an island that they bout to go through there may be some more hell than they were facing against for the few days on the western side of the island

@Bobbacuda Жыл бұрын

Flag of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima are amazing movies. I definitely recommend watching both. Very tragic on both sides

@alexanderleach3365 Жыл бұрын

THey are both excellent movies.

@heavydecibel Жыл бұрын

Also; there are a few books called Letters from Iwo Jima that includes Kuriyabashis letters to his wife and son before the invasion. Quite interesting and gives away much on japanese daily life , both on the home islands and on the pacific islands, during WWII.

@Eyepice Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Flags of Our Fathers, it took blood, sweat and tears in making that movie :D

@alexanderleach3365 Жыл бұрын

@@Eyepice it did

@stevearchtoe7039 Жыл бұрын

Great Books too

@manilajohn0182 Жыл бұрын

My father was with the 24th Marines on Iwo; he told me that the reaction of the men in his unit to the raising of the flag on Suribachi was overwhelmingly one of relief that they weren't going to be fired on from that direction any longer. Other than that, they couldn't have cared less.

@CeesaX Жыл бұрын

These are the kinds of first person accounts that history needs to highlight more. There's too much reporting with rose tinted glasses on about events in WWII.

@manilajohn0182 Жыл бұрын

@@CeesaX OH yeah...

@manilajohn0182 Жыл бұрын

@@CeesaX Hindsight- and many historians- turn military history into an impassioned drama. On the other hand, men actually doing the fighting have other, more practical considerations in mind- with survival being foremost among them. Cheers...

@connorl.2170 Жыл бұрын

The production quality as of late is absolutely insane! Especially considering your new channel and also how often you’re uploading now. Keep up the good work mate!

@abomariah403 Жыл бұрын

Hides the fact that Japan actually won at Iwo Jima. Victory isn't about raising a flag on a mountain

@carlosboozer6017 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 I mean victory is victory. I don't think anyone thinks the US just steamrolled through without any trouble but they won at a very high cost

@bluedog843 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 Pyrrhic victories are a thing for a reason

@desertdude8274 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 Your opinion in other threads seems very inconsistent. Seems like your statement isn't really that logical. If the Japanese kept the island that would be a strategic victory for Japan. If they didn't lose the whole garrison and could continue naval operations in the Pacific from another island that would be a Pyricc victory. But Japan lost the whole island and from it bombers could target all of Japan unhindered by anything but their homeland defences. For the U.S this is a complete victory and even though the cost was higher than normal everything that was lost despite any tragedy could easily be replaced. The U.S was military production god and you could see it from every shipyard and factory converted for war production. Japan losing anything was a bigger blow than anything that could be inflicted on the U.S.

@carltonace1606 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 Rich from the fellow that won't acknowledge the possession of Iwo saved 24,000 American airmen.

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

I have never been to Iwo Jima but have been to the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, in Arlington Ridge Park, Virginia. What sacred grounds. I often think about all the Marines lost during that battle. How they had their entire lives ahead of them. I thank them for their service and ultimate sacrifice. Everyone of them heroes.

@billw2126 Жыл бұрын

heartfelt agreement my friend. I hope i do not offend you, but one thing i have decided to do honor those killed and wounded in our wars is to harden the language around this topic. I no longer refer to battle dead as lost or fallen, i say slain and dead. Just changing those words in any statements will hopefully make modern readers appreciate the sacrifice that has bought our freedoms.

@Canadianvoice Жыл бұрын

Iwo Jima is sacred ground for Japanese. The fact they inflicted more casualties than the 20,000 defenders. A testament to the word patriotism every Japanese soldier.

@thibaultgarry185 Жыл бұрын

Marines lost is nothing compare to the Japanese lost. Like all battles. They lost every time like 10 times more men than the US. Sometimes 20-30 times more. I think it was more terrible in the Japanese side than American. But winners wrote history :)

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

@Thibault Garry Who bombed pearl harbor and started the war. Who were the aggressors in the Pacific? Who liberated the Pacific from the evil empire?

@JerBuster77 Жыл бұрын

@@timf2279 The Germans. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

@TexasTeaHTX Жыл бұрын

Raising that flag must’ve been the ultimate flex on the ops.

@lordvader6172 Жыл бұрын

“The ops” 💀

@alitlweird Жыл бұрын

Which do you think is the bigger “Balls Made of Solid Steel” moment: Taking of Iwo Jima Taking of The Eagle’s Nest Taking of The Reichstagg Taking of Saddam Hussein’s Palace

@abomariah403 Жыл бұрын

Iwo Jima was a Japanese victory but propaganda made it a great victory for the US. Losing 7,000 KIA on an insignificant small uninhabited Island in the middle of the ocean with a lot of ships and aircraft damaged and destroyed. It's a Pyrrhic victory at best.

@QemeH Жыл бұрын

And the Reichstag was a propaganda victory as well. Berlin might've been important, but by the time the Reichstag was in allied hands, the war was all but over. No honor in killing the last few boyscout soldiers (yes, literal boyscouts) of nazi germany...

@TehMADGunner Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 it did strike a morale blow against the Japanese, because they considered the island to be part of mainland Japan, so their own soil had been taken. it also provided the US with runways from which to attack the main islands of Japan. I think those two factors, as well as the propaganda generated by the brave sons of bitches in the Marines helped the American war effort a lot. But I'm not a historian, so I could be wrong.

@khangnguyen7280 Жыл бұрын

As an active duty Marine myself, these men are nothing short of amazing and I'm honored to walk in their footsteps. In particular, I am incredibly lucky to own a dog tag worn by PFC. Richard Teddy Selva of Easy Co. 2/28 Marines, 5th MarDiv, the very same company that raised the flag. I am sure that he knew some of the flag raisers personally. I also have a signed photo from Cpl. Charles Lindberg before he passed away

@CodytheHun123 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! My grandfather served with Chuck Lindberg at Bougainville with the 2nd Raiders. Wish I could have met him

@abomariah403 Жыл бұрын

Yea very amazing, Fighting with total air superiority yet losing 7,000 KIA on one of Japan smallest Islands. Iwo Jima was a Pyrrhic victory at best. Strategic victory for Japan.

@spikethompson2000 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 strategic victory for japan my ass, bomber command blew the living hell out of Japan thanks to the marines seizing the island.

@brendanireland5561 Жыл бұрын

Cope harder weeb

@Pman353 Жыл бұрын

@@abomariah403 imaging simping for the axis powers What a loser🙄

@RonaldReaganRocks1 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever been so moved by such a calm report about history. These videos by the Operations Room are outstanding.

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RonaldReaganRocks1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOperationsRoom Thank YOU, my friend.

@christianvincentcostanilla8428 Жыл бұрын

Try operation room battle of Okinawa

@13lbaseball Жыл бұрын

"Forrestral never got the real flag." GOOD

@CrystalKingdomGeneral4942 Жыл бұрын

I was not expecting to hear Drach's voice. You should collab with him more.

@racenhoman-hall6441 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@racenhoman-hall6441 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@USAR8888 Жыл бұрын

I cannot imagine being one of the guys tasked with carrying a flamethrower in WW2. That had to have been the most horrendous and unnerving job imaginable.

@ricardokowalski1579 Жыл бұрын

Very small group, and few of them spoke about what they lived thru. What little I have gathered is that the smell triggers a primal terrible horror. Respectfully.

@carltonace1606 Жыл бұрын

@@ricardokowalski1579 Very well put. Really, the only way to get through it is to try your best not to think about it. Can't imagine the nightmares they had though.

@chrisjohnson3912 Жыл бұрын

I love that Drachinifel is a special guest star... amazing!

@values26 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact, the japanese perspective at this point, commander of the island kurabayashi is shocked...According to his transcripts...Mt surabachi had enough food to last for 10days. But the mountain fell in

@carltonace1606 Жыл бұрын

Not only because it was believed to be most defended. The biggest reason to have Surabachi fall quickly is because it has a commanding view of the landing beach. As long as the Japanese hold it, they can fire down on everything that comes on the island. So the mountain has extreme tactical significance. There is no way to know that the defenders on the mountain would soon be unable to continue harassing the landing zone due to ammo depletion.

@values26 Жыл бұрын

@@carltonace1606 You are also correct. You should check out the book "tomb called iwo jima". It talks about the japanese survivors and kurayabashi perspective. In one interesting report, alot of the japanese soliders who survived surabchi said they had no idea if their bullets even connected during the first day due to the debri of their artillery shells...Plus the hills in the north and the quarry in the east was where most of the artillery and mortars came from. Alot of Surbachi's artillery units were destroyed during pre naval bombardment. Another transcript from kurayabashi, was that he actually shot a flare and the iwo jima generals blue horns to signal collective firing due to many defenses' communication lines were destroyed from the pre naval bombardment. Which meant not all of the defenses fire power was released within the first hrs and in some cases days...which reduced the american casulry rate...and explained why surbachi shocking fell 5 days prior tp expectation from the japanese persepective...yes they were running low on ammunition but their a many defenses not firing due to the lack of communication..which could really give surabachi another day......Their was a story in book which reports a japanese unit on the opposite base slope of surabachi had no clue the battle started until noon of the first day when they saw the American units reached the opposite shore of the landing zones. They assumed the explosions and firing were prenaval bombardment....interesting

@lostspace2310 Жыл бұрын

I've been watching these videos for years now. I remember back a couple years ago when you did the air battle over Britain. It is quite impressive to see the vast improvement in quality. It is truly amazing content and I am all for it. Keep up the good work.

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

I'm still fond of my Battle of Britain Hardest Day video. Graphics have moved on since then, but it will always be my first one :)

@luciuskonst Жыл бұрын

It's incredible how brutal the fighting was, and all on that tiny little rock in the middle of the Pacific

@JRyan-lu5im Жыл бұрын

Do a Ops Room on Tarawa please! It's a fascinating battle, it laid out the island hopping concept for the US, and was nearly a loss for the Marines. It was only that the Japanese field commander was blown up by an accidentally well placed naval shell.

@markrtoffeeman Жыл бұрын

As I said for part 1. The US Marines were very brave in this battle. Possibly their finest moment. Their iron will carried the day. Nothing but victory was going to be acceptable to them. Respect from the UK.

@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын

Excellent commentary, I'm an old man now from Boston USA, I owe everyone who served my freedoms as a USA citizen, their sacrifice and dedication are the reason I've lived in peace and freedom. God bless all of you. 🙏🇺🇲

@creekwalker62 Жыл бұрын

In the footage of the raising of the US flag on Mt. Surbachi, there is a Marine with his back to the camera. I met that Marine in the early 1990's. I went to his house, his living room walls were covered with pictures of Iwo Jima and other military paraphernalia. When he saw how amazed I was, he told me the story. His wife confirmed his story.

@RonaldReaganRocks1 Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie. When the Marines raised the flag over Mount Surabachi, I definitely teared up.

@TheWaynester101 Жыл бұрын

same!

@ciscornBIG Жыл бұрын

You baby

@tysondolan1533 Жыл бұрын

Loved hearing Drachinfel's voice for the open ocean battle! What a team you make!

@d_s00 Жыл бұрын

What a way to end this video with that statement! It's just mind boggling to see Lt. Colonel Johnson and his men's reality while they themselves did not know it at the time. Amazing stuff Op Room!

@estellemelodimitchell8259 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video on the assault on Mt. Suribachi. The flag raising was not only iconic but emotional as well. Glad to hear Mr. Forrestal didn’t get the flag as he requested. It rightly belonged to the Marines who paid blood for it. Hope there will be part 3 and am looking forward to it.

@gv8773 Жыл бұрын

Love the Drach cameo! I’m a huge fan of his channel

@uneverjack158 Жыл бұрын

Drachinifel’s sudden appearance took me off guard for a moment. However I love to see some of the best historical KZfaq channels collaborate!

@Bootneck-RMC Жыл бұрын

Superb follow up to part 1, Can't wait to see what you have in store for us in part 3. I honestly don't think that there is any similar channel that can come anywhere close to providing the type of content that The Operation Room gives us. I know I've said this a few times but, Thank You. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@infinament Жыл бұрын

My great grandpa served on the Bismarck Sea. I never met him, but I sure would have loved to. That night must have been hell but I was told he helped a lot of sailors get off the ship as she went down. Thank you for this amazing video about the battle.

@waverlh Жыл бұрын

Thank you, again. This really gives us an idea how personal the fighting became for those on the ground.

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome

@simonthompson9858 Жыл бұрын

A masterstroke getting Drach on the story, nice one!

@timf2279 Жыл бұрын

Just need Mark Felton and have a Tribeca.

@AaronoutmyCobb Жыл бұрын

Incredible part 2! You and your team never fail to capture the intensity and emotion of these events! Side note: would’ve loved a part stating that both the flags raised on Iwo Jima now reside in the National Museum of the Marine Corps. As always, thank you for this video!

@paganarh Жыл бұрын

Suddenly surprise Drachinifel was used! It was super effective!

@rashkavar Жыл бұрын

It always amazes me that these battles are so well documented that you can reasonably put the locations of individual soldiers on the map. There's sure to be some guesswork still - some bits the guy writing down the main report didn't see directly, other accounts differing slightly and whatnot, but it's still most impressive. It's also kinda a nice touch that when it zooms out far enough, the Japanese and American flag markers where people died become kinda hard to distinguish from one another - it becomes just marbled red and white dot indicating the position where someone died horribly (or was horribly maimed). Completely accidental, I'm sure - if I were watching it on a big 4k panel I'd probably be able to tell the difference, but it seems almost poetic that things get blurred like that when the map zooms out.

@frenstcht Жыл бұрын

The collaboration with Drachinifel warrants kudos for how smooth, unobtrusive, and effective it was. That was easily one of the most professional collaborations I've seen on KZfaq. Kudos!!! And Cheers!

@tsoliot5913 Жыл бұрын

My great grandfather was among the men who raised the first flag, which was then recreated for the famous photo. His CO asked if he wanted to be a part of the recreation, and he replied, "no thanks, I did it for real." He also was friends with the company photographer and had negatives of all the photos he took. I poured over those many times as a kid.

@tsoliot5913 Жыл бұрын

The way my grandfather told it, the second raising was entirely for the benefit of the photograph, for the papers back home.

@MrTitobanana Жыл бұрын

*pored

@colemanmoore9871 Жыл бұрын

There they battled up Iwo Jima hill Two hundred and fifty men But only twenty-seven lived To walk back down again And when the fight was over And Old Glory raised Among the men who held it high Was the Indian, Ira Hayes Call him drunken Ira Hayes He won't answer anymore Not the whiskey drinking Indian Or the marine that went to war

@Roberto-tu5re Жыл бұрын

The work. that you put into these is epic and I can not wait for each instalment and new video. Part of me can not help but respect the lives lost in the conflict especially when you make it so personel.

@kevinzuniga4910 Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine what hand to hand combat must have been. I’m sure every man who charged up that mountain must have been terrified. Just the thought of slicing and stabbing another human being just to survive is overwhelming.

@B61Mod12 Жыл бұрын

1:54 Lol at those aircraft doing CAS runs while NGS is still dropping.

@squillz8310 Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly well produced. You and the entire team did a phenomenal job. I hope that history teachers use your content as a way to visualize certain lessons taught in those classes pertaining to whatever battles they cover. These are so well done with no bias, and full focus on the events and tying them all together cohesively. Thank you guys so much for this content. I can't wait for the rest of these, and the Bulge series too. As well as whatever is to come afterwards!

@patrickazzarella6729 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I can watch on my way to the store

@Galaxymemer5215 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I’m doing

@AlpineCorpus Жыл бұрын

Wake up babe, new Operations Room

@davedunks4647 Жыл бұрын

unironically these uploads are one of the highlights of my week, cheers

@CamoOnTheGo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your dedication and detail in making videos about forgotten battles, keep up the great work!

@xmlash234 Жыл бұрын

The only thing I would have added was just the picture of the flag raising. That image alone is really impactful

@fistsmcnasty Жыл бұрын

Another great vid. It gives me goosebumps to think of what the soldiers went through.

@jakebrod7 Жыл бұрын

Was not expecting to hear Drach! Loved it

@QuizmasterLaw Жыл бұрын

9:00 WOAH CONGRATULATIONS! Smooth voice.

@gabriellegomez2005 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! I just watched part 1 of the Invasion of Iwo Jima recently and I didn't expect part 2 would be released this soon. Thank you for such an amazing content! ❤️

@manuelacosta9463 Жыл бұрын

Sgt. Thomas going full Rambo with his combat knife was badass and intense. Nice crossover here, can't wait for the next section covering this battle.

@carltonace1606 Жыл бұрын

It was a rather surprising detail. I imagined he was going to say he engaged the Japanese with his trenching tool, not that it's much longer. Going in with a knife is insane. Of course, it's an aspect of leading from the front. No wonder the Japanese thought our marines must have come from the asylums and conscripted from the most dangerous prisoners! Incredibly brave men.

@rg3412 Жыл бұрын

Awesome collab with Drachinifel!

@wraith1771 Жыл бұрын

This is something I wanted to say in part 1, but I had no idea shermans had phones directly on the tank so infantry could talk to the crew without the commander needing to expose himself. That is a brilliant and I wonder if Abrams still do that in the event that comms are down, or if supporting infantry would find it faster to just use the phone instead of switching to the proper radio channel.

@woodrax Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your use of the word "smithereens" when describing the satchel charge obliterating whatever was inside that Japanese pillbox.

@Canary998 Жыл бұрын

Excellent work with the new animation. Would love to see Monte Cassino or a series on Fallujah next.

@chrisbedwards Жыл бұрын

Blows my mind that I can watch this video completely for free. Great work!

@Eyepice Жыл бұрын

Holy shit! Drac!! I never thought i would hear you here on video with TOR. Good job Mate!

@tadeoortizelizalde819 Жыл бұрын

The quality of this videos, information and animations are outstanding. Let alone the deeper dive at certain subjects in the sister channel. Amanzing content, I feel fortunate been able to watch this. The crossover with drachinifel was amazing. Keep up the good work, my deepest congratulations!

@thehighhegemon2199 Жыл бұрын

Bless you and Drach for bringing us another amazing video

@Battlemage15 Жыл бұрын

At some point the Old Intro came back and I am very happy for it. It's simple, subtle and understated. It's perfect.

@mdbizzarri Жыл бұрын

Two great channels in 1! Drachinifel was a great surprise!

@user-cp2yn4vr7j Жыл бұрын

Oh, you depicted Saratoga accurately for her time as a dedicated night fighter carrier. Most people wouldn't bother. Nice.

@chrislondo2683 Жыл бұрын

My great grandmother (also my step-mom's grandmother) was dating this guy for a while and he had a brother who served on the Saratoga at Iwo Jima when it was struck by one of the plane during the kamikaze attack. His brother was a radio operator and went to get breakfast just as the plane struck moments after which he survived.

@unknownfantt8911 10 ай бұрын

10:43 Idk why I laughed so hard when captain James Headley kicks Lt Col Chambers to get up after he was shot in the chest like it was nothing 😂😂😂

@Falkirion Жыл бұрын

Loving the step up in quality as of late. And not just with the Iwo series. Since I subbed the quality has progressively gotten better and better. Love your work and the second channel is providing fantastic insights too. Look forward to future videos!

@ThisOLmaan Жыл бұрын

wowee thas impressive that little sliver of land or island so heavily fortified 1:56

@jamesscalzo3033 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video @The Operations Room! Can't wait for Part 3 of Iwo Jima! Wasn't expecting to Hear @Drachinifel come into the video, but as the Meme Community says "A Surprise to be sure, But a Welcome one at that."

@Cheka__ Жыл бұрын

So great to hear Drach in this video!

@shiftymcgee4183 Жыл бұрын

The addition of Drachinifel took this one from a 10/10 to an 11/10! Loved the collab!!!

@Chard-O Жыл бұрын

Heading to Iwo in March 2023. Thank you for another great video.

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@cobeer1768 Жыл бұрын

I normally skip over in video ads but I'll watch Nords ad becauseI like your work

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Good man

@xiphoid2011 Жыл бұрын

after watching this, I wholeheartedly felt why they were called the greatest generation.

@gonzoreader7391 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I love this channel, thank you all. Never stop making these videos!

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@KevinVeenman Жыл бұрын

An absolute amazing video. Thank you for your efforts in telling history in this way.

@gideonding01 Жыл бұрын

very informative. thank you The Operations Room team.. absolutely awesome work!

@r2gelfand Жыл бұрын

About 10 minutes in, I hear this familiar voice joining the fray! What a pleasant surprise!

@Knuck_Knucks Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the Drach crossover!

@aldreenbautista2375 Жыл бұрын

The banzai charge which General Kuribayashi forbid was done without his knowledge. If the officers holding Mount Suribachi tried to hold out, they would have lasted for a few more days. The General also allowed his men to retreat and reposition themselves.

@kylewilliams9348 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video and omg the ending where half the men will be dead was shocking to hear. I can't wait for the next part.

@marine50322 Жыл бұрын

Drachinifel!!!!! Wooohoooo

@robbabcock_ Жыл бұрын

Great video! What a great collab between you & Drachinefel. Such a terrible battle, so much wasted life.

@princeninurta5767 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel, the attention to detail is really amazing and the narration is great, thank you! Would love to see videos on the battle for Betio, Manilla and Okinawa for WWII. While watching a documentary years ago I heard there was a 3-day long battle for Manilla Ballpark, wow!

@prtr598 Жыл бұрын

I was just binging your videos then all of a sudden you uploaded! Great content as always.

@scubasteve4355 Жыл бұрын

Always happy to hear from Drach!

@jefferyiosif5443 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for releasing this relatively close to part 1. I forget what happens part 1 when part 2 comes out and I'm trying to catch up to speed on how they got here, and like its fresh in my mind still.

@bigdaddyburchy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the consistent quality content!😊

@TheOperationsRoom Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@bigdaddyburchy Жыл бұрын

I have always considered myself a “visual learner” and having these animations helps me and im sure many others absorb the information very effectively

@bradleysitsandsipstea33 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this! Thanks!

@diegoplascencia5871 Жыл бұрын

Never been more anticipating and excited for video before!

@Biggarou Жыл бұрын

I love how 2 legends do the commentary in this video

@MrCombatmedic00 4 ай бұрын

The sheer scale and effort of complete strangers trying to desperately kill each other efficiently cannot be overlooked. The hand to hand I’ve heard, was the most brutal