Iwo Jima - Flame Throwers

Because Japanese defenders were so “dug in” on Iwo Jima, the invading Marines used more than mortars and gun fire to find them.  "Flame throwers” were also heavily relied on during the action.

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This video clip - from the documentary To the Shores of Iwo Jima - contains graphic and uncut war scenes filmed on behalf of the U.S. government.