The Battle of Iwo Jima started 72 years ago today. Remember Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history, with this rare footage. | U.S. Marine Corps

The Battle of Iwo Jima marks one of the most brutal battles of World War II. While the United States claimed a costly victory in its Pacific campaign, the legacy of the battle remains fraught with controversy. One US politician recently commemorated its anniversary as a joint tribute to both American and Japanese soldiers. Critics argued that his narrative risks glossing over Japan’s wartime aggression and the atrocities committed under its fascist regime. Join us as we uncover the history and t