The true cost of war is often measured by the number of killed and wounded, however, both categories encompass a wide range of injuries and losses that can affect people's lives forever. Veteran stories from the battle of Iwo Jima illustrate the different ways in which casualties can occur and the impact they have on those involved.
Reflection on the lasting impact of war, as shown through the perspective of WWII veteran Dean Winters, who thinks about the war every single day.
During WWII, workmen sealed up caves and used flamethrowers to force Japanese soldiers out, with Japanese soldiers using 12-inch mortars that shot 750-pound projectiles.
The Battle for Iwo Jima was one of the most brutal in the Pacific War. Marines faced obstacles such as well-hidden underground positions that decimated their forces, causing deaths and injuries on an unparalleled scale.