*Spoiler/plot- 1945, The US Marines attack the first Japanese strong hold to start their invasion into mainland Japan.
*Special Stars- The FIVE flag-raisers on Mount Suribachi.
*Theme- Battles rely on key points of pressure by military force.
*Trivia/location/goofs- American documentary, nominated for Oscar, 4 camera persons killed and 11 wounded during the shooting of this film
*Emotion- An enjoyable documentary made up of live action combat or newsreel footage. However, there are the unpleasant shots of injured Americans and killed Japanese with some blatant racism in the form of the word use of 'Japs or 'Nips'. But it is extremely educational and does what a narrative simulated war film can do.
*Special Stars- The FIVE flag-raisers on Mount Suribachi.
*Theme- Battles rely on key points of pressure by military force.
*Trivia/location/goofs- American documentary, nominated for Oscar, 4 camera persons killed and 11 wounded during the shooting of this film
*Emotion- An enjoyable documentary made up of live action combat or newsreel footage. However, there are the unpleasant shots of injured Americans and killed Japanese with some blatant racism in the form of the word use of 'Japs or 'Nips'. But it is extremely educational and does what a narrative simulated war film can do.