In February 1945 , the smoke on the battlefields of Europe has gradually faded , but in Pacific batt...
In February 1945 , the smoke on the battlefields of Europe has gradually faded , but in Pacific battlefield , guns still upgrade . The most critical is very bloody and tragic a course ought to Iwo Jima , just one month , there have been 22,000 Japanese and 26,000 Americans died . February 19 , the Navy 's Fifth Division began trying to capture the high ground, sticking to the fifth day, the U.S. serious casualties , the Japanese side were forced to retreat to the caves of the islands . Early one morning, the Fifth Division received flags directive in order to bring the soldiers hope . Constantly braved the treacherous guns , six U.S. soldiers to the American flag plug in the Iwo Jima, the highest point . At that moment, the Associated Press photographer pressed the shutter, and photos to New York after 18 hours from this six soldiers became a nationwide hero ! Posters , pictures , chocolate, and even strawberry cake showered With the shadow of the photo , is famous , everyone worship . Because of the sensational impact of the photo , the three flags survived the war hero was transferred back by the government of the United States . An urgent need for financial support from the government , they do not risk one's life in the war , but wore the title of "Hero" and from the tour in the country to sell war bonds to raise money . Play a "perfect hero " , with a moving speech , and these and no intention of becoming a hero and will never be able to get rid of the shadow of a 18,9 - year-old children of the dead comrades , life completely changed ...
