IWO JIMA: NIGHTMARE IN THE PACIFIC (PT I): the US makes the tough decision to attack the well-fortified island of Iwo Jima, and does so beginning on Feb. 18th, 1945, with heavy losses. This episode covers the US attack through day one. Conclusion coming in two weeks.Become a Premium Member today at 2.99/month and get access to ALL our back episodes- including "Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific", "Guadalcanal: Hell in the Pacific", "The Nazi Gold Train", and hundreds more. We are calling all show fans to subscribe!Get Premium Member Subscriber Link: https://my.libsyn.com/subscription/list/1001storiesand Get the free APP with all 3 of our 1001 shows:Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1001-stories-network/id1352520309?mt=8Android Google Play App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.storiesnetwork&hl=en Mentioned in this episode: The #NavahoCodeTalkers, John Basilone, Pete Stein, Darrell S Cole (The Reluctant Bugler), #USSYorktown, #IwoJima, Mt. Suribachi, D-Day at Iwo, #USMarinesPart Two will feature: The Story of the Flags at Iwo Jima, The Battle,HeroismNames: Glenn M Stroven USMC, Lt. Gen. F Lawrence Snowden USMC, Cpt. Jerry Yellen USAAF, RV Burgin USMC, George Raffield USMC, pfc Arthur Rodriguez USMC, Gilmon Brooks USMC, Tim Timvold USMC, Darrell S Cole Sgt USMC, John Basilone Sgt USMCMusic: NCM, Ross Bugden -"Drive", US Marine Corps Hymn USMC Band