Victory at Sea

Season 1, Episode 23

Episode Title: TARGET SURIBACHI: Iwo Jima

Air Date: 1953-04-12

Overview:

The United States fought two battles here--the U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima against the Japanese, and the U.S. Navy against the typhoon. During the now-legendary events depicted in this episode, we reach the final throes of battle in the Pacific war against Japan. And as the scene of the recent Mount Suribachi memorial appears, we are once again reminded of the price that comes before true victory can be achieved.