Joseph H. Alexander
Closing In- Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “Sulphur Island,” fatigue was setting in. The V Amphibious Corps had already suffered 13,000 casualties, including 3,000 fatalities, while the front lines remained precariously etched across Iwo’s north...
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Jan 17, 2026
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Episodes
013 - Sidebar Above and Beyond the Call of Duty 17.01.2026 4:15
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
012 - Iwo Jimas Costs Gains and Legacies 17.01.2026 14:12
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
011 - Sidebars The Marines Zippo Tank Iwos Fire Brigades The Rocket Detachments and Amphibious Logistical 17.01.2026 14:40
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
010 - The Bitter End 17.01.2026 25:13
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
009 - Sidebars The Japanese 320mm Spigot Mortar and Marine Corps Air Support During Iwo Jima 17.01.2026 6:40
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
008 - The Drive North 17.01.2026 22:17
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
007 - Sidebar Rosenthals Photograph of Iwo Jima Flag-Raising Quickly Became One of the Wars Most Famous 17.01.2026 4:45
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
006 - Suribachi 17.01.2026 21:24
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
005 - Sidebar The Assault Commanders at Iwo Jima 17.01.2026 4:56
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
004 - D-Day 17.01.2026 26:10
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
003 - Sidebar The Japanese Commander 17.01.2026 3:40
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
002 - Assault Preparations 17.01.2026 24:54
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
001 - Closing In Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima 17.01.2026 5:02
On Sunday, March 4, 1945, the U.S. invasion of Iwo Jima entered its second week, leaving the assault forces of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions worn down and facing a critical drop in combat effectiveness. Just ten days prior, the iconic moment of the American flag being raised by the 28th Marines atop Mount Suribachi had stirred the spirits of the troops, but now, on the harsh terrain of “S...
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