War Stories (2007): S01E08 – Shooting Iwo Jima

Introduction These moving stories feature rare footage and personal accounts as well as a unique insight in to America’s military history and the bravery of ordinary people asked to do extraordinary things. Outline Meet forgotten hero Bill Genaust, who captured on film the flag-raising on Iwo Jima. Learn his story as told by his photo…

Andrew Marshall

20/02/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

These moving stories feature rare footage and personal accounts as well as a unique insight in to America’s military history and the bravery of ordinary people asked to do extraordinary things.

Outline

Meet forgotten hero Bill Genaust, who captured on film the flag-raising on Iwo Jima. Learn his story as told by his photo unit commander, the last living relative to remember him, and the photojournalist’s own forceful, visceral footage of two of the fiercest battles in World War II.

War Stories Series

You can find a full index and overview of War Stories here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2007 to 2011.
Running Time: 46-47 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG/TV-G.
Country: US.
Language: English.