Dangerous Missions - Assault on Iwo Jima (History Channel) Summary The Third, Fourth, and Fifth Marine Divisions stormed the shores of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945. This mission, which was expected to take only three days, lasted for over a month and cost the lives of thousands.

From an extensive network of bunkers and tunnels, Japanese forces tenaciously defended the small island against the overwhelming American assault. The battle lasted for thirty-six days and became the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. A photograph that was snapped as the U.S. took Iwo Jima's Mt. Suribachi became a lasting icon of American courage and sacrifice.

ASSAULT ON IWO JIMA incorporates commentary from military historians, extensive combat footage, and eyewitness accounts to recreate the battle that claimed 6,821 American and over 20,000 Japanese lives, and proved to be a turning point in the fight for the Pacific.

Techincal Details Cast:
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 50 mins
UPC: 733961776188
Binding: DVD
Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
Release Date: 2007-10-30
Region Code: 1
Specs: Color, NTSC

Language & Subtitles English (Original Language), English (Unknown),