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February 19, 2020 at 3:37 pm #1488310

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Thanks so very much for the kind words.

Yes, images in that video were borrowed from Flags of our Fathers – but we also had one from Letters from Iwo Jima. (both movies are credited in the slides and in our credits at the end of the video). Both movies were made practically at the same time, showing the fateful battle from both American and Japanese perspectives.

The HBO series The Pacific is also very good, and has a short Iwo Jima sequence with GySgt John Basilone. Honestly, I feel The Pacific is even better than it’s “sister series” Band of Brothers, but of course I may be biased. 😀

Meanwhile, you mention written material and reading comprehension. To that end, I’ve posted an expanded transcript of this video episode in the project thread, linked below. Check it out and be sure to leave some +1 recommendations on the project if you like it!

Ops Center: Iwo Jima (75th Anniversary)