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/1001stories and Get the free APP with all 3 of our 1001 shows: Apple App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1001-stories-network/id1352520309?mt=8 Android 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, #USMarines Part Two will feature: The Story of the Flags at Iwo Jima, The Battle,Heroism Names: 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 USMC Music: NCM, Ross Bugden -"Drive", US Marine Corps Hymn USMC Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices