Iwo Jima - Mortar Attacks

Mortars were part of the weapons arsenal for Americans and Japanese as they fought the deadly battle for Iwo Jima. Both sides fired round after round, attributing to huge casualties. 

This video clip, from the U.S. government-produced To the Shores of Iwo Jima, combines historical footage with voice-over narration.  Keep in mind that it contains graphic scenes of war.