Iwo Jima 80 Years Later | Steven McCloud
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64 Minutes
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Students, Lifelong Learners
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The National Museum of the Pacific War held a 3-Day Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Through historical conversations with WW2 Marines and their families, author Steve McCloud shares their stories about the strategy to land on Iwo Jima and what they had to endure to win the battle. Watch all the way through as Steve weaves his stories of our heroic men and women and reunites family and friends who came to commemorate their loved ones at this memorable tribute.
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