1 00:00:06,523 --> 00:00:07,455 For more than 70 years, 2 00:00:07,456 --> 00:00:08,973 One photo stood Above all other pictures 3 00:00:08,974 --> 00:00:10,814 As a symbol of patriotism Valor and service 4 00:00:13,910 --> 00:00:15,291 World War II icon 5 00:00:18,087 --> 00:00:20,433 Which represents pedestrian values US Navy 6 00:00:20,434 --> 00:00:23,126 As a naval commander, this The picture embodies the fighting spirit 7 00:00:24,645 --> 00:00:27,303 And the willingness to overcome everything Obstacles for victory 8 00:00:33,309 --> 00:00:36,036 Inspired books and movies, 9 00:00:37,071 --> 00:00:39,315 The raising of the flag is immortalized 10 00:00:40,523 --> 00:00:42,123 In one of the most monument Our respectful war memorial 11 00:00:46,115 --> 00:00:49,979 But now a new investigation is proposed 12 00:00:49,980 --> 00:00:51,300 That the official record is wrong, 13 00:00:52,500 --> 00:00:54,708 The picture hides an unusual situation 14 00:00:54,709 --> 00:00:57,057 Mistaken identity 15 00:00:58,368 --> 00:01:01,094 How could This date is wrong 16 00:01:01,095 --> 00:01:03,095 There can be a lift Occult science somewhere? 17 00:01:04,443 --> 00:01:07,170 It is taken by a number One of the special people 18 00:01:08,033 --> 00:01:10,276 From different backgrounds 19 00:01:10,277 --> 00:01:11,757 To expose this serious error 70 years old 20 00:01:13,038 --> 00:01:16,972 To prove that brave man 21 00:01:16,973 --> 00:01:19,112 It was completely ignored From before history 22 00:01:19,113 --> 00:01:21,805 An unsung hero, his place in This is the most famous photo 23 00:01:23,911 --> 00:01:26,707 It can be detected now 24 00:01:28,018 --> 00:01:30,018 We have a puzzle Amazing and uniquely American 25 00:01:30,504 --> 00:01:33,334 ♪ 26 00:01:42,585 --> 00:01:45,346 Investigation 27 00:01:46,692 --> 00:01:47,830 That would be revealed at the end The end of the forgotten navy 28 00:01:47,831 --> 00:01:51,144 It unfolded over more From a decade ago 29 00:01:51,145 --> 00:01:53,265 The first clues appeared in 2005 , completely unexpectedly 30 00:01:55,598 --> 00:01:58,325 While producing a feature film Long by Clint Eastwood 31 00:01:59,188 --> 00:02:01,948 flags of our fathers, 32 00:02:01,949 --> 00:02:03,629 Based on the book by James Bradley's best seller 33 00:02:04,331 --> 00:02:08,334 On the flags of our fathers, 34 00:02:08,335 --> 00:02:09,438 I was appointed as a military technical advisor 35 00:02:09,439 --> 00:02:11,509 And my work is as a consultant 36 00:02:11,510 --> 00:02:13,374 is working with the director, 37 00:02:14,444 --> 00:02:16,169 Art Department, Prop Master 38 00:02:16,170 --> 00:02:18,170 We collect real photos from the battle 39 00:02:19,035 --> 00:02:21,762 So we can match Clothes and helmets 40 00:02:22,901 --> 00:02:24,351 The shoes they wear And the official uniform 41 00:02:25,075 --> 00:02:26,767 All of this has been researched 42 00:02:27,871 --> 00:02:29,596 So we made this for a closet Clothes and props 43 00:02:29,597 --> 00:02:32,359 They can match pictures perfectly 44 00:02:33,877 --> 00:02:36,117 The image of raising the flag is the image Most famous ever 45 00:02:40,332 --> 00:02:44,611 It is one of the most Images are reproduced for all time 46 00:02:44,612 --> 00:02:47,201 In a split second, I took over All USMC Championship 47 00:02:48,685 --> 00:02:51,412 As they fought together, they struggled together 48 00:02:52,517 --> 00:02:55,382 They often died together 49 00:02:56,279 --> 00:02:57,487 In a brutal war of attrition 50 00:02:58,971 --> 00:03:01,802 In 1945, they raced toward Japan 51 00:03:02,872 --> 00:03:05,288 Marines hit On the shores of Iwo Jima 52 00:03:06,772 --> 00:03:08,972 They faced the enemy who He will fight to the death 53 00:03:09,292 --> 00:03:12,192 The image of this flag, 54 00:03:13,434 --> 00:03:14,710 Planted for the first time in japanese soil, 55 00:03:14,711 --> 00:03:16,472 He will cheer up a nation exhausted by war 56 00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:23,167 Since then, She embodied American values 57 00:03:23,168 --> 00:03:25,826 band of brothers, Triumphant over adversity, 58 00:03:26,896 --> 00:03:29,416 To raise a flag symbolizing victory 59 00:03:31,383 --> 00:03:33,972 No wonder the six soldiers were done Recognize them in that picture 60 00:03:35,180 --> 00:03:39,321 They have always been hailed as heroes 61 00:03:39,322 --> 00:03:41,980 Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley Mike Strink, Rene Gagnon 62 00:03:47,503 --> 00:03:50,264 John Bradley, and Harlon Block 63 00:03:52,162 --> 00:03:56,062 Book and movie Flags of Our Fathers 64 00:03:56,063 --> 00:03:57,703 Focuses on the most famous man 65 00:03:58,376 --> 00:04:00,792 Hospital staff member John Bradley 66 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:04,347 He wasn't a Marine , but he was a medic in the Navy 67 00:04:09,732 --> 00:04:11,803 One day Bradley's equipment showed up 68 00:04:12,666 --> 00:04:14,737 We weren't filming yet 69 00:04:15,807 --> 00:04:16,773 The prop master came to me and said, 70 00:04:16,774 --> 00:04:19,188 Hey, what's Bradley wearing? 71 00:04:19,189 --> 00:04:20,776 We know what an officer was wearing Police, so we're checking 72 00:04:20,777 --> 00:04:23,177 We start looking at Avatar for raising the flag 73 00:04:25,092 --> 00:04:27,888 And go wait a minute 74 00:04:28,923 --> 00:04:30,096 That's not what Bradley is wearing 75 00:04:30,097 --> 00:04:33,306 And I'm going, holy mackerel 76 00:04:33,307 --> 00:04:35,896 You are looking at these pictures 77 00:04:36,966 --> 00:04:39,105 And you wonder what's going on, 78 00:04:39,106 --> 00:04:41,004 As you go, something doesn't match 79 00:04:43,179 --> 00:04:44,979 James Deaver He was facing 60 years 80 00:04:46,700 --> 00:04:48,909 Of solid wisdom 81 00:04:49,979 --> 00:04:52,292 In 2005 I was a student 82 00:04:53,569 --> 00:04:55,466 At the Command and Staff College marine corps, 83 00:04:55,467 --> 00:04:57,187 He called me Deaver, and it worked 84 00:04:57,435 --> 00:05:00,299 On the flags of our fathers, 85 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,610 And he said, you know, I found Something interesting 86 00:05:01,611 --> 00:05:04,579 I told him what we discovered 87 00:05:04,580 --> 00:05:06,460 I didn't think so Indeed, this is possible 88 00:05:06,651 --> 00:05:08,251 I mean, we knew Who are the flag raisers? 89 00:05:08,963 --> 00:05:11,283 Although I thought That there is a logical explanation, 90 00:05:11,863 --> 00:05:14,183 For more than 10 years, I have not I can really let go of this idea 91 00:05:19,249 --> 00:05:23,322 For Marines Like Morgan and DeVere, 92 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:24,840 The power of the image does come through Just what you show, 93 00:05:24,841 --> 00:05:27,430 But from the time it was taken 94 00:05:28,949 --> 00:05:31,189 During one of the most intense battles Bloodiest in the history of the corps 95 00:05:37,475 --> 00:05:40,098 By early 1945, the United States The United States has been at war for more than three years 96 00:05:44,654 --> 00:05:47,347 After the Normandy invasions of occupied France, 97 00:05:48,589 --> 00:05:50,350 Fighting in Europe It's coming to an end 98 00:05:53,491 --> 00:05:56,011 But in the Pacific, it still is The war against the Empire of Japan is raging 99 00:06:01,844 --> 00:06:03,844 American forces infiltrate On its way from one island to another, 100 00:06:06,538 --> 00:06:10,334 Fighting an enemy who commits suicide for himself 101 00:06:10,335 --> 00:06:11,854 It is more honorable than surrender 102 00:06:17,515 --> 00:06:21,621 But to launch an attack on The heart of Japan itself, 103 00:06:21,622 --> 00:06:23,822 They must first conquer a spot From Earth it is called Iwo Jima 104 00:06:27,145 --> 00:06:30,010 The island is barren and isolated 105 00:06:31,494 --> 00:06:34,152 However, it does have something Worth fighting for 106 00:06:35,843 --> 00:06:38,605 The airports you need United States severely 107 00:06:40,503 --> 00:06:43,919 It was a transformation Very important in strategy 108 00:06:43,920 --> 00:06:45,508 Near the end of the war 109 00:06:46,336 --> 00:06:47,889 This requires Marines 110 00:06:47,890 --> 00:06:49,304 To seize advanced air bases 111 00:06:49,305 --> 00:06:51,133 For the air force that is 112 00:06:51,134 --> 00:06:53,446 He will bomb Japan 113 00:06:53,447 --> 00:06:55,690 That was what he considered The Japanese are the terrain of their homeland 114 00:06:55,691 --> 00:06:58,969 But she's halfway there between the Mariana Islands, 115 00:06:58,970 --> 00:07:02,041 Where the B-29 Superfortress 116 00:07:02,042 --> 00:07:03,422 They go to and from, 117 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:04,631 Japanese main islands 118 00:07:06,287 --> 00:07:10,152 Japanese defenders 119 00:07:10,153 --> 00:07:11,706 It is dug deep volcanic rocks, 120 00:07:11,707 --> 00:07:13,478 In a series of bunkers And connected tunnels 121 00:07:13,502 --> 00:07:16,436 ♪ 122 00:07:21,993 --> 00:07:24,996 In all, 70,000 American soldiers 123 00:07:26,100 --> 00:07:27,580 He would face approximately 20,000 Japanese 124 00:07:29,379 --> 00:07:33,210 A fleet of American warships 125 00:07:33,211 --> 00:07:35,419 Steam towards the island castle 126 00:07:35,420 --> 00:07:38,078 Marines on board They are little more than boys 127 00:07:39,562 --> 00:07:42,082 Many of them are too young to vote Some of them are too young to drink 128 00:07:43,670 --> 00:07:46,466 Most of them have never heard of Iwo Jima before that 129 00:07:47,950 --> 00:07:50,677 They could have an idea Simple about the hell that awaits them 130 00:07:53,818 --> 00:07:56,579 This was it The first time I saw a fight, 131 00:07:57,131 --> 00:07:59,030 Yes sir 132 00:07:59,858 --> 00:08:02,308 There were veterans around me, 133 00:08:02,309 --> 00:08:03,206 That said don't worry, as You know, it'll be fine 134 00:08:03,207 --> 00:08:04,691 We'll be out of here in a day or two 135 00:08:06,071 --> 00:08:08,487 Its nothing, piece of cake They'll say, you know 136 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:10,593 There are 45,000 Marines They will attack this island, 137 00:08:11,491 --> 00:08:14,976 Its area is only 8 square miles 138 00:08:14,977 --> 00:08:16,703 But they forgot to tell us 139 00:08:17,807 --> 00:08:18,532 There are 22,000 Japanese defending it 140 00:08:18,533 --> 00:08:21,259 ♪ 141 00:08:24,020 --> 00:08:27,058 Day 19 (February) Normandy, 142 00:08:28,162 --> 00:08:30,751 Landing ships and amphibious tanks 143 00:08:31,856 --> 00:08:33,581 Marine Corps ferry towards the beaches 144 00:08:33,582 --> 00:08:35,618 ♪ 145 00:08:44,524 --> 00:08:47,285 They rush to the beach And the nightmare begins 146 00:08:57,088 --> 00:08:59,815 When we hit Beach, it was a massacre 147 00:09:01,161 --> 00:09:03,543 The boat next to us was exposed For a direct hit from the mountain 148 00:09:04,820 --> 00:09:06,649 I probably killed about 30 A man inside 149 00:09:08,168 --> 00:09:10,608 This kind of God fearing situation Inside you there, you know 150 00:09:10,964 --> 00:09:13,760 Then you see them falling, 151 00:09:15,106 --> 00:09:16,796 Falling like flies that Trying to get to shore 152 00:09:21,008 --> 00:09:23,354 It wasn't a fun place 153 00:09:23,355 --> 00:09:25,599 The Japanese were in Tunnels and caves 154 00:09:26,669 --> 00:09:29,051 You had to be lucky Too much to even see 155 00:09:31,674 --> 00:09:34,574 I was always exposed 156 00:09:42,098 --> 00:09:44,825 There is no place to hide 157 00:09:48,657 --> 00:09:51,349 ♪ 158 00:09:55,387 --> 00:09:58,218 The losses are horrific 159 00:09:58,632 --> 00:10:00,807 ♪ 160 00:10:07,434 --> 00:10:10,333 A pedestrian is struck Marine every 30 seconds 161 00:10:13,371 --> 00:10:16,236 By the end of the first day, 162 00:10:17,306 --> 00:10:18,686 More than 2,000 will be Between dead and wounded 163 00:10:18,687 --> 00:10:21,621 ♪ 164 00:10:22,898 --> 00:10:26,383 It was violent, There were severe injuries, 165 00:10:26,384 --> 00:10:29,800 Death came from all sides 166 00:10:29,801 --> 00:10:31,521 A lot of cold Of lead and steel 167 00:10:32,355 --> 00:10:34,460 It comes from the highlands of the island 168 00:10:34,461 --> 00:10:36,256 A dormant volcano called Mount Suribachi 169 00:10:37,567 --> 00:10:40,398 ♪ 170 00:10:44,057 --> 00:10:46,956 It's on this volcano 171 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:49,407 That brave marine patrol You will raise the flag in the end 172 00:10:49,408 --> 00:10:52,272 And animate the iconic image 173 00:10:54,895 --> 00:10:57,415 After nearly 70 years, And more than 6,000 miles away, 174 00:10:59,037 --> 00:11:01,764 Reporter is about to get On the lead 175 00:11:02,869 --> 00:11:04,421 It would raise a giant question mark 176 00:11:04,422 --> 00:11:06,286 Above is the official record of that photo 177 00:11:06,735 --> 00:11:09,427 ♪ 178 00:11:18,091 --> 00:11:20,161 Since the war second world, 179 00:11:20,162 --> 00:11:21,587 Names of soldiers in The famous Iwo Jima flag 180 00:11:21,611 --> 00:11:25,062 It was created 181 00:11:25,063 --> 00:11:27,307 But the evidence emerged 182 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:29,960 That one of the men was done Misidentified 183 00:11:33,382 --> 00:11:35,349 By 2014, Investigation to correct the record 184 00:11:36,212 --> 00:11:38,905 Centered in Omaha, Nebraska 185 00:11:42,046 --> 00:11:44,807 I was at my desk An email message appeared 186 00:11:46,015 --> 00:11:47,695 It was from a man I wasn't I know him, his name is Eric. 187 00:11:48,086 --> 00:11:50,917 And he wanted me to look 188 00:11:52,125 --> 00:11:53,850 In some research he was conducting Concerning World War II 189 00:11:53,851 --> 00:11:56,091 I think he mentioned Iwo Jima , but it was very general 190 00:11:56,750 --> 00:12:00,097 On the day I was going to meet him, 191 00:12:00,098 --> 00:12:01,823 I would bring, 192 00:12:01,824 --> 00:12:04,550 Be really polite, and shake his hand 193 00:12:04,551 --> 00:12:06,173 Listen for maybe 15 or 20 minutes, 194 00:12:07,036 --> 00:12:09,693 And don't think about it again 195 00:12:09,694 --> 00:12:11,246 He started showing me his pictures and research. 196 00:12:11,247 --> 00:12:13,318 I stayed there for three hours 197 00:12:14,492 --> 00:12:16,217 And when he began to walk through it, 198 00:12:16,218 --> 00:12:17,737 I went from, this is crazy 199 00:12:19,048 --> 00:12:20,928 Oh my God, it's starting This is logical, 200 00:12:22,086 --> 00:12:24,206 I totally believe that This man and what he says 201 00:12:30,266 --> 00:12:33,028 The man who Hansen met him 202 00:12:34,270 --> 00:12:35,950 He was a military historian Amateur Eric Creel 203 00:12:37,687 --> 00:12:40,380 My true passion It is military history, 204 00:12:41,588 --> 00:12:43,245 Collection, just study war second world, 205 00:12:43,970 --> 00:12:46,695 Korea, Vietnam War 206 00:12:46,696 --> 00:12:48,043 My uncle Robert and Aine Lauritsen, 207 00:12:49,389 --> 00:12:51,356 Who was with the artillery regiment 13th Marine, 208 00:12:52,219 --> 00:12:54,738 He was in the 5th Marine Division 209 00:12:54,739 --> 00:12:56,699 He landed on Iwo Jima in a day Normandy, February 19, 1945 210 00:13:00,883 --> 00:13:03,541 In 2012, I started a website Calls 5 Marine Division dot com 211 00:13:05,060 --> 00:13:07,890 To start getting acquainted 212 00:13:09,133 --> 00:13:09,961 What the band members did Fifth Navy 213 00:13:09,962 --> 00:13:12,756 In World War II 214 00:13:12,757 --> 00:13:14,240 And over the years it has become It's more than just a case 215 00:13:14,241 --> 00:13:16,561 Where people were calling me and send the information 216 00:13:18,590 --> 00:13:21,283 In late 2013, contact was made With Creel through its website 217 00:13:22,871 --> 00:13:26,874 By a man in Ireland 218 00:13:26,875 --> 00:13:28,515 Stephen Foley is not his No connection at all 219 00:13:28,911 --> 00:13:30,464 For the US Marine Corps, 220 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:33,731 Yet he shares Creel His fascination with Iwo Jima 221 00:13:34,641 --> 00:13:37,437 And like the flags of our fathers Technical advisor, 222 00:13:38,783 --> 00:13:41,543 He had questions about Clothes and equipment 223 00:13:41,544 --> 00:13:43,305 Worn by the most famous patron of science, 224 00:13:44,030 --> 00:13:46,721 Paramedic John Bradley 225 00:13:46,722 --> 00:13:48,619 While I was talking with him in the future, 226 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,415 I totally realized that, yes 227 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:53,107 This guy knows what he's talking about 228 00:13:53,108 --> 00:13:55,224 Now it has been withdrawn Creel in the investigation 229 00:13:55,248 --> 00:13:58,044 During the months Many more to come 230 00:13:59,321 --> 00:14:01,046 One time Mr. and I talked Tell me about this matter. 231 00:14:01,047 --> 00:14:03,325 We filled in pictures every night 232 00:14:04,533 --> 00:14:06,500 The key to solving the puzzle 233 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:09,226 It's looking for pictures Others may hold clues 234 00:14:09,227 --> 00:14:12,920 The identities of flag raisers 235 00:14:12,921 --> 00:14:16,855 It is important that You know that famous photo 236 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,166 He wasn't the only one who was done Picked it up in Suribachi that day 237 00:14:18,167 --> 00:14:20,445 Lots of pictures were taken 238 00:14:21,550 --> 00:14:24,069 to many key participants 239 00:14:24,070 --> 00:14:26,390 These pictures were taken All within a few hours 240 00:14:26,796 --> 00:14:29,454 And as Creel examined them, 241 00:14:30,697 --> 00:14:32,457 He began to ask himself the central question 242 00:14:32,941 --> 00:14:36,978 Why is the man in the famous picture, 243 00:14:36,979 --> 00:14:38,579 Which was supposed To be John Bradley, 244 00:14:39,016 --> 00:14:41,466 Doesn't it actually look like him? 245 00:14:43,123 --> 00:14:44,843 If we look To John Bradley's photos 246 00:14:46,678 --> 00:14:48,956 Taken at this time, 247 00:14:48,957 --> 00:14:50,935 He doesn't have a soft hat under his helmet 248 00:14:50,959 --> 00:14:54,823 The number in the picture 249 00:14:54,824 --> 00:14:55,653 He wears a cap under his helmet, 250 00:14:55,654 --> 00:14:57,103 Its peak is clearly visible 251 00:15:01,176 --> 00:15:03,903 The main thing Next to look at 252 00:15:04,973 --> 00:15:06,490 His pants and how he wore them 253 00:15:06,491 --> 00:15:09,769 It was the person in the photo He wears his pants loosely 254 00:15:09,770 --> 00:15:11,330 On his shoes and perhaps leggings, 255 00:15:12,394 --> 00:15:14,740 But you don't see leggings in the picture 256 00:15:14,741 --> 00:15:16,261 And compare that with John Bradley, 257 00:15:17,123 --> 00:15:18,606 He was wearing his pants tightly cuffed, 258 00:15:18,607 --> 00:15:20,505 Much higher than his leggings, 259 00:15:22,024 --> 00:15:25,440 So you can see his pants The interior is clearly visible in all photos 260 00:15:25,441 --> 00:15:28,203 And finally, the huge thing is What we call 3 bag unit, 261 00:15:29,583 --> 00:15:31,663 Worn by John Bradley during... During his stay in Suribachi, 262 00:15:32,759 --> 00:15:35,037 Which contains all own medical supplies, 263 00:15:36,142 --> 00:15:37,866 Which no man will carry with a rifle 264 00:15:37,867 --> 00:15:40,317 The figure in the famous photo 265 00:15:40,318 --> 00:15:41,699 Not wearing Unit 3s 266 00:15:44,909 --> 00:15:46,946 Could it have been? Bradley changes his clothes 267 00:15:48,257 --> 00:15:50,137 And equipment between different images? 268 00:15:52,399 --> 00:15:55,092 Or the identity of the uploader has been determined Knowing the name Bradley 269 00:15:56,196 --> 00:15:57,957 Actually a completely different person? 270 00:16:00,683 --> 00:16:03,548 The image itself is very important 271 00:16:05,033 --> 00:16:06,654 To the US Marine Corps and Marine Corps culture 272 00:16:06,655 --> 00:16:09,829 It's basically Desecration of the Marines 273 00:16:09,830 --> 00:16:12,040 Even to move forward And questioning the idea 274 00:16:12,937 --> 00:16:14,456 Who might be in the picture? 275 00:16:15,595 --> 00:16:17,561 At the same time, as naval commanders 276 00:16:17,562 --> 00:16:19,562 We always focus on caring our marines, 277 00:16:20,772 --> 00:16:22,772 He seems irresponsible And in fact 278 00:16:23,706 --> 00:16:26,606 To continue to know It might be there 279 00:16:28,056 --> 00:16:30,265 This marine individual here Who has not been identified 280 00:16:35,960 --> 00:16:38,480 The Battle for Iwo Jima 281 00:16:39,722 --> 00:16:41,240 It occupies a sacred place in Marine Corps History 282 00:16:41,241 --> 00:16:45,279 A quarter of all Marines were killed In World War II 283 00:16:45,280 --> 00:16:47,360 He died in fighting that lasted one month Just to take over the island 284 00:16:49,525 --> 00:16:52,287 It's that one The iconic battle 285 00:16:53,322 --> 00:16:54,289 shows perseverance, 286 00:16:54,290 --> 00:16:56,738 Difficulty 287 00:16:56,739 --> 00:16:57,774 To overcome perhaps one 288 00:16:57,775 --> 00:16:59,051 One of the greatest challenges 289 00:16:59,052 --> 00:17:00,570 Ever face a military force 290 00:17:00,571 --> 00:17:02,158 Employed by the United States 291 00:17:05,162 --> 00:17:07,785 The brutal fighting took place Capture it on film up close 292 00:17:12,169 --> 00:17:16,206 Riding in with the Marines 293 00:17:16,207 --> 00:17:17,690 They were men who did not divorce Guns, even pictures 294 00:17:17,691 --> 00:17:19,762 Their photos put us in the thick of it 295 00:17:23,352 --> 00:17:26,148 Among them are civilians, 296 00:17:27,218 --> 00:17:29,392 He risks his life to tell this story 297 00:17:29,393 --> 00:17:31,233 Associated Press Illustrated Journalist Joe Rosenthal 298 00:17:31,947 --> 00:17:34,708 Rosenthal is the one who will catch Historical photo 299 00:17:36,917 --> 00:17:39,644 But this moment will be captured Also as snapshots 300 00:17:40,990 --> 00:17:42,870 Written by Sergeant Bell Genast Marine Illustrator 301 00:17:43,372 --> 00:17:46,134 His film will provide the vital visual evidence 302 00:17:47,514 --> 00:17:49,634 That would be set in The end is the identities of the flag raisers 303 00:17:51,863 --> 00:17:54,659 Genast lands on the beach 304 00:17:55,764 --> 00:17:57,523 Under the same rain of fire 305 00:18:05,567 --> 00:18:08,190 ♪ 306 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:13,160 The fifth day of the battle 307 00:18:13,161 --> 00:18:14,714 Many thousands have fallen From the Marine Corps 308 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:18,304 To stop the carnage, you must... They take the high ground 309 00:18:19,028 --> 00:18:22,479 Mount Suribachi 310 00:18:22,480 --> 00:18:24,379 Total 40 men from Easy Company 311 00:18:25,725 --> 00:18:26,863 They seem to be ordered Like a suicide mission 312 00:18:26,864 --> 00:18:30,246 To the top of the volcano 313 00:18:30,247 --> 00:18:32,249 Among them is a soldier Navy John Bradley 314 00:18:34,182 --> 00:18:36,874 They take the American flag To raise it if they reach the top 315 00:18:40,981 --> 00:18:43,743 At any moment, they expect Being exposed to a rain of bullets 316 00:18:46,297 --> 00:18:49,782 But incredibly, They reached the top 317 00:18:49,783 --> 00:18:52,407 And raise the flag 318 00:18:54,063 --> 00:18:56,790 It's the first time The stars and stripes fly in it 319 00:18:57,515 --> 00:18:59,345 On Japanese soil 320 00:18:59,759 --> 00:19:01,898 ♪ 321 00:19:05,247 --> 00:19:05,972 Everyone is cheerful There, boy, you know 322 00:19:05,973 --> 00:19:09,147 We took this mountain 323 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:10,596 Everyone was happy and joyful, 324 00:19:10,597 --> 00:19:11,908 We were all having fun, clapping each other on our backs, 325 00:19:11,909 --> 00:19:13,566 We thought the war was over, 326 00:19:14,394 --> 00:19:16,810 We learned on their land 327 00:19:17,984 --> 00:19:19,571 How can they fight? Anymore, you know? 328 00:19:19,572 --> 00:19:22,264 But the battle is not over yet 329 00:19:23,334 --> 00:19:25,370 This is not what science will become 330 00:19:25,371 --> 00:19:26,971 A timeless part of our nation's history 331 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:32,757 The influence of science is very strong, 332 00:19:33,965 --> 00:19:35,760 The senior officers want to replace him with a bigger one 333 00:19:36,796 --> 00:19:38,660 Which can be seen from a distance 334 00:19:42,664 --> 00:19:44,631 Marine runner Rene Gagnon rushes up the mountain 335 00:19:45,356 --> 00:19:47,807 With greater knowledge 336 00:19:48,911 --> 00:19:50,465 Corpsman Bradley still at the peak, 337 00:19:51,224 --> 00:19:52,777 In the first period 338 00:19:53,502 --> 00:19:55,849 Also climb Suribachi 339 00:19:57,368 --> 00:19:59,649 Photographer Joe Rosenthal And photographer Bill Genast 340 00:20:03,685 --> 00:20:05,928 At the top, the flag Which cheered up the American troops 341 00:20:08,068 --> 00:20:11,830 And then, before it becomes The photographers are almost ready, 342 00:20:11,831 --> 00:20:14,522 The second flag went up 343 00:20:14,523 --> 00:20:16,215 ♪ 344 00:20:20,322 --> 00:20:23,291 Rosenthal didn't have time Enough to raise his camera in front of his eyes 345 00:20:24,602 --> 00:20:27,364 He doesn't even know if He had gotten the shot 346 00:20:27,778 --> 00:20:29,987 ♪ 347 00:20:32,265 --> 00:20:34,992 Suribachi may have been secured 348 00:20:36,994 --> 00:20:39,824 But the brutal fight for control On the rest of the island it rages 349 00:20:46,072 --> 00:20:48,868 It was in a corner One small island 350 00:20:50,041 --> 00:20:51,721 Little did they know that the worst was yet to come 351 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:57,334 In the meantime, send Rosenthal's film To Guam 352 00:20:57,911 --> 00:21:00,568 For processing 353 00:21:00,569 --> 00:21:02,261 ♪ 354 00:21:03,641 --> 00:21:06,334 The picture that emerges is unusual 355 00:21:10,165 --> 00:21:12,245 Within days, he will see President Roosevelt himself 356 00:21:14,376 --> 00:21:18,379 The question is who is in the picture? 357 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:20,100 It will become a matter of national importance 358 00:21:21,797 --> 00:21:24,559 But the evidence is mounting 359 00:21:25,905 --> 00:21:26,871 That question has been answered Answer it incorrectly 360 00:21:26,872 --> 00:21:29,046 For over 70 years 361 00:21:40,471 --> 00:21:43,715 I captured a photo of a historic moment 362 00:21:43,716 --> 00:21:46,156 One that embodied Marine Corps heroism America in World War II 363 00:21:51,379 --> 00:21:55,382 Now amateur historian Eric Creel 364 00:21:55,383 --> 00:21:58,626 Turn that picture into a puzzle 365 00:21:58,627 --> 00:22:02,043 Evidence has been found indicating To raise the famous flag 366 00:22:02,044 --> 00:22:05,495 He was identified as a paramedic in Navy John Bradley 367 00:22:05,496 --> 00:22:07,981 He is actually a completely different person 368 00:22:10,294 --> 00:22:13,710 We knew that Eric Creel 369 00:22:13,711 --> 00:22:16,092 He had a very sound theory, 370 00:22:16,093 --> 00:22:18,336 But his approach is lacking To scientific accuracy 371 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:20,960 If we are going to build a strong argument, 372 00:22:22,030 --> 00:22:24,342 In the situation in which we knew that we will have to build, 373 00:22:24,343 --> 00:22:26,303 The evidence must be examined scientifically 374 00:22:27,173 --> 00:22:31,349 They resorted to Michael Blackstone, 375 00:22:31,350 --> 00:22:33,270 Who acts as an expert witness In criminal cases 376 00:22:33,593 --> 00:22:36,355 His job is to scan crime scene photos, 377 00:22:37,528 --> 00:22:41,566 Find evidence that You will stand in court 378 00:22:41,567 --> 00:22:44,017 Blackstone starts looking for What distinguishes John Bradley 379 00:22:45,571 --> 00:22:49,021 Unlike the others, he wasn't A Marine soldier 380 00:22:49,022 --> 00:22:51,473 He was in the Navy 381 00:22:52,854 --> 00:22:54,199 It was not his primary role As a warrior, but as a medic 382 00:22:54,200 --> 00:22:58,583 Caring for his wounded comrades 383 00:22:58,584 --> 00:23:01,137 It was John Bradley Unique among all these men 384 00:23:01,138 --> 00:23:02,519 Because he was a corps officer 385 00:23:03,761 --> 00:23:05,486 It was unique in The equipment he carries, 386 00:23:05,487 --> 00:23:07,887 He was unique in his tasks Which of course he performs 387 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:12,907 This is a picture of John Bradley 388 00:23:12,908 --> 00:23:15,185 On the day the flag was raised 389 00:23:15,186 --> 00:23:16,946 This is taken into account When the flag is first raised 390 00:23:16,947 --> 00:23:18,845 If we look at it, He is wearing his clothes 391 00:23:19,881 --> 00:23:21,400 What we expected from men of arms 392 00:23:22,228 --> 00:23:24,402 To be worn in the field 393 00:23:24,403 --> 00:23:26,563 Here we see its unit 3, Here is his canteen, like a bar 394 00:23:27,544 --> 00:23:31,374 And first aid kit Its standard edition 395 00:23:31,375 --> 00:23:32,935 The other thing we want To look at him is 396 00:23:33,722 --> 00:23:36,793 His trouser legs are shackled 397 00:23:36,794 --> 00:23:38,208 And if you look at them, you can To see that they are severely shackled 398 00:23:38,209 --> 00:23:40,902 This is not rolled loosely 399 00:23:42,351 --> 00:23:44,226 This is a tight cuff, and it is Very high above his shoes 400 00:23:44,250 --> 00:23:47,390 The person identified As John Bradley, 401 00:23:47,391 --> 00:23:49,635 His clothes are very, very different 402 00:23:50,981 --> 00:23:53,021 From what we see on John Bradley Earlier today 403 00:23:55,434 --> 00:23:58,091 Holds wire cutters He wears a cartridge belt 404 00:24:01,267 --> 00:24:04,097 So these are things 405 00:24:05,340 --> 00:24:06,444 Don't expect to see any legionary man, 406 00:24:06,445 --> 00:24:07,790 Including John Bradley, for wearing it 407 00:24:07,791 --> 00:24:09,482 ♪ 408 00:24:11,588 --> 00:24:15,763 But if not this He is John Bradley in the picture, 409 00:24:15,764 --> 00:24:18,456 There is a clear next step to investigate 410 00:24:18,457 --> 00:24:21,080 I think that's what It is the most important 411 00:24:22,288 --> 00:24:24,047 He says if not this John Bradley who is he? 412 00:24:24,048 --> 00:24:26,603 Visual guide He points to another soldier 413 00:24:27,914 --> 00:24:29,714 Which was filmed on The mountain that day 414 00:24:30,848 --> 00:24:33,679 More pictures of this The person above Suribachi 415 00:24:35,059 --> 00:24:37,751 It showed him wearing a hat Soft under his helmet, 416 00:24:37,752 --> 00:24:40,133 Cartridge belt, parts bag Wires on his belt 417 00:24:41,272 --> 00:24:44,103 Uncuffed trousers 418 00:24:45,414 --> 00:24:47,899 These details It matches perfectly with the man 419 00:24:47,900 --> 00:24:50,140 Which has been identified as Bradley in the famous photo 420 00:24:50,799 --> 00:24:53,595 But was Creel right? 421 00:24:54,838 --> 00:24:56,518 For Blackstone , key to confirm personal identity 422 00:24:57,530 --> 00:25:00,636 Has the footage been filmed before? Marine photographer Bill Genast 423 00:25:00,637 --> 00:25:03,225 My next step was Follow the movie, frame by frame 424 00:25:05,952 --> 00:25:08,645 If we follow it, we will end up in a situation 425 00:25:10,716 --> 00:25:13,270 Of these three men At the flagpole 426 00:25:15,341 --> 00:25:19,517 This frame matches precisely 427 00:25:19,518 --> 00:25:21,530 With a second photo he took Joe Rosenthal that day 428 00:25:21,554 --> 00:25:25,315 One actually shows the man's face 429 00:25:25,316 --> 00:25:27,526 The face is not John Bradley, 430 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:29,847 But to a man in easy company, 431 00:25:30,839 --> 00:25:32,600 First class special Franklin Sousley 432 00:25:37,052 --> 00:25:40,124 Based on my experience, 433 00:25:41,160 --> 00:25:43,264 35 years of doing work like this, 434 00:25:43,265 --> 00:25:45,647 As a forensic expert, 435 00:25:46,510 --> 00:25:47,994 There is no doubt in my mind 436 00:25:49,168 --> 00:25:50,513 That person who See it in this picture 437 00:25:50,514 --> 00:25:52,101 He has been identified as John Bradley 438 00:25:52,102 --> 00:25:53,310 It's actually Franklin Sousley 439 00:25:56,865 --> 00:25:59,696 Sousley was reporting He's only 19 years old 440 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:02,939 When he hit the beach on Iwo Jima 441 00:26:02,940 --> 00:26:04,632 He came from the hill country of Kentucky 442 00:26:05,805 --> 00:26:09,601 Four weeks later Who took the photo, 443 00:26:09,602 --> 00:26:11,082 Shot down by a Japanese sniper, 444 00:26:12,087 --> 00:26:14,047 Just days before Finally occupying the island 445 00:26:15,159 --> 00:26:17,990 By the time he saw it John Bradley photo for the first time, 446 00:26:19,267 --> 00:26:20,987 He's in the hospital, Recovers from wounds 447 00:26:21,787 --> 00:26:23,720 He continued to work on Iwo Jima 448 00:26:25,169 --> 00:26:27,450 For his service, he was later awarded On the naval cross, 449 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:30,507 The second highest award For valor in the country 450 00:26:32,280 --> 00:26:35,041 Showed a blurred version of The newspaper, he couldn't pick himself out 451 00:26:36,456 --> 00:26:40,459 But he was told that he was in the picture 452 00:26:40,460 --> 00:26:41,980 I can imagine the circumstances 453 00:26:42,704 --> 00:26:45,603 That would have him confused 454 00:26:45,604 --> 00:26:46,914 He was told he was in the picture But it's in place 455 00:26:46,915 --> 00:26:49,952 It may or may not be Makes sense to him 456 00:26:49,953 --> 00:26:52,333 I had to think it was poetry It's somewhat besieged 457 00:26:52,334 --> 00:26:55,268 Bradley, I honestly believe 458 00:26:56,649 --> 00:26:58,167 He misunderstood the picture Because he was there 459 00:26:58,168 --> 00:27:00,859 He raised the first flag, 460 00:27:00,860 --> 00:27:02,860 He says it was The proudest moment of his life 461 00:27:04,312 --> 00:27:07,073 But Sousley's identification 462 00:27:07,798 --> 00:27:10,386 At Bradley's place 463 00:27:10,387 --> 00:27:12,077 It does not solve the mystery of the iconic image 464 00:27:12,078 --> 00:27:14,771 Because Franklin Sousley It is already in the picture 465 00:27:16,393 --> 00:27:19,085 He was considered the man In second place 466 00:27:19,983 --> 00:27:22,088 Incorrectly, it now turns out 467 00:27:23,193 --> 00:27:25,988 If not This is Franklin Sousley 468 00:27:25,989 --> 00:27:28,576 In this situation, 469 00:27:28,577 --> 00:27:29,406 There is a big mystery about who This will be the final character 470 00:27:29,407 --> 00:27:32,098 In this picture you are raising the flag 471 00:27:33,341 --> 00:27:35,021 If taken Sousley replaces Bradley, 472 00:27:35,619 --> 00:27:37,310 Who is the unknown soldier? 473 00:27:38,657 --> 00:27:40,697 His clothes and equipment mean that It can't be Bradley 474 00:27:41,176 --> 00:27:43,800 So who is the man whose role it is? 475 00:27:44,973 --> 00:27:46,733 In one of the most The pictures are famous in our country 476 00:27:46,734 --> 00:27:49,115 Not recognized before? 477 00:27:57,537 --> 00:28:00,333 Raising the flag on Iwo Jima 478 00:28:01,472 --> 00:28:02,991 It occurred on the fifth day of the battle 479 00:28:04,061 --> 00:28:07,719 I remember the victims, 480 00:28:07,720 --> 00:28:09,376 Every day, every day, victims 481 00:28:09,377 --> 00:28:12,242 Very little progress 482 00:28:13,415 --> 00:28:15,003 It took us 36 days Access from one end 483 00:28:16,108 --> 00:28:18,006 Of the island's length Five miles to the other, 484 00:28:19,111 --> 00:28:20,391 Three-quarters of the men were lost 485 00:28:24,461 --> 00:28:27,257 ♪ 486 00:28:28,154 --> 00:28:29,707 Conquer Iwo Jima 487 00:28:29,708 --> 00:28:31,868 It will cost approximately 7000 An American soldier's life 488 00:28:32,296 --> 00:28:35,161 ♪ 489 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:41,511 ♪ 490 00:28:41,512 --> 00:28:43,791 20,000 others were wounded 491 00:28:44,205 --> 00:28:47,035 ♪ 492 00:28:50,418 --> 00:28:53,179 In this bloodbath, he raises Flag on Mount Suribachi 493 00:28:54,491 --> 00:28:57,287 They are quickly forgotten By the Marine Corps 494 00:29:00,808 --> 00:29:04,500 But on the side the other of the world, 495 00:29:04,501 --> 00:29:06,709 After only two days of taking it, 496 00:29:06,710 --> 00:29:09,150 A photo of Joe Rosenthal appears on the pages First in the entire United States 497 00:29:10,679 --> 00:29:14,165 The country that wakes up to the image 498 00:29:14,166 --> 00:29:16,132 That Sunday morning 499 00:29:16,133 --> 00:29:18,272 Weary of war, 500 00:29:18,273 --> 00:29:20,068 Tired of sending their young men to fight 501 00:29:20,931 --> 00:29:22,312 In distant, unknown places 502 00:29:23,313 --> 00:29:26,316 In this atmosphere of fatigue, 503 00:29:27,351 --> 00:29:29,249 The image comes as a feeling 504 00:29:29,250 --> 00:29:31,424 When the photo 505 00:29:32,322 --> 00:29:33,460 returned to the United States, 506 00:29:33,461 --> 00:29:34,530 It was an act 507 00:29:34,531 --> 00:29:36,463 For the fighting spirit, 508 00:29:36,464 --> 00:29:37,567 And if these guys don't Still inspired to fight, 509 00:29:37,568 --> 00:29:40,778 Then return home We should be 510 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:43,402 Suddenly, millions of Americans 511 00:29:44,713 --> 00:29:46,553 Look at the picture Which embodies the hope of victory 512 00:29:47,820 --> 00:29:51,133 Almost instantly Image value 513 00:29:51,134 --> 00:29:54,550 become clear 514 00:29:54,551 --> 00:29:56,690 Perfect logo to promote them 515 00:29:56,691 --> 00:29:57,967 Support public opinion American war 516 00:29:57,968 --> 00:30:00,246 And get them to keep going In paying for it 517 00:30:01,178 --> 00:30:04,112 During World War II, 518 00:30:05,251 --> 00:30:06,080 The government did not depend on taxes, 519 00:30:06,081 --> 00:30:08,736 But on war bond sales 520 00:30:08,737 --> 00:30:10,808 To finance the cost massive to wage war 521 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:14,190 President Roosevelt himself saw that image 522 00:30:14,191 --> 00:30:17,918 It would be a perfect symbol 523 00:30:17,919 --> 00:30:19,955 To appeal to patriotism 524 00:30:19,956 --> 00:30:22,372 The President commands the Naval Command 525 00:30:23,856 --> 00:30:26,056 To identify these six men And bring them home as heroes 526 00:30:26,686 --> 00:30:29,482 From the beginning, 527 00:30:30,552 --> 00:30:31,587 Efforts made To fulfill this order 528 00:30:31,588 --> 00:30:33,452 You will drown in confusion 529 00:30:34,522 --> 00:30:37,558 He didn't ask Marine Corps 530 00:30:37,559 --> 00:30:39,181 In order to identify the flag raisers 531 00:30:39,182 --> 00:30:40,734 Until almost a month ago After raising the flag itself 532 00:30:40,735 --> 00:30:43,393 Until he sent President Roosevelt Speech 533 00:30:44,912 --> 00:30:47,392 He wanted to redo it survivors raising the flag, 534 00:30:47,673 --> 00:30:50,434 The work of the media is not for him A priority at all 535 00:30:51,608 --> 00:30:55,231 We were fighting and fighting for our lives 536 00:30:55,232 --> 00:30:58,959 It's all they knew That runner named Rene Gagnon 537 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:01,307 Carry the second flag up the mountain 538 00:31:02,274 --> 00:31:05,173 He was one of the six 539 00:31:06,554 --> 00:31:08,514 It will now have to He chooses the other five 540 00:31:09,419 --> 00:31:12,180 Among the names he remembers Three were killed during the fighting 541 00:31:13,423 --> 00:31:15,321 In days and weeks That followed the raising of the flag 542 00:31:19,394 --> 00:31:22,466 They were Sergeant Mike Strink, 543 00:31:23,536 --> 00:31:24,847 Immigrant from Czechoslovakia 544 00:31:24,848 --> 00:31:27,195 Franklin Sousley rifle 545 00:31:28,507 --> 00:31:30,267 and Sergeant Hank Hansen From Massachusetts 546 00:31:33,270 --> 00:31:36,204 For the other three, 547 00:31:37,585 --> 00:31:39,505 Gagnon himself lists, John Bradley and Ira Hayes 548 00:31:41,658 --> 00:31:44,454 In the coming weeks , both Hayes and Bradley 549 00:31:45,869 --> 00:31:48,077 They are assigned to locations different in the picture, 550 00:31:48,078 --> 00:31:50,518 Until the Marine Corps settles down Finally on an official lineup 551 00:31:51,185 --> 00:31:53,946 At this point So was Bradley 552 00:31:55,189 --> 00:31:56,327 In three positions different from the picture, 553 00:31:56,328 --> 00:31:58,743 Hayes was in two sections 554 00:31:58,744 --> 00:32:01,539 But the details of the identities 555 00:32:01,540 --> 00:32:04,162 She stepped aside 556 00:32:04,163 --> 00:32:05,612 The government needs to Survivors raise the flag 557 00:32:09,272 --> 00:32:10,835 A task that may be vital e.g The Battle for Iwo Jima 558 00:32:10,859 --> 00:32:14,793 Seventh War Bond Holders 559 00:32:14,794 --> 00:32:17,590 The government needs billions of dollars 560 00:32:18,695 --> 00:32:21,007 To continue fighting in the Pacific 561 00:32:21,008 --> 00:32:23,088 Bradley, Gagnon, and... Hayes "tours the country faithfully." 562 00:32:24,943 --> 00:32:28,359 But Bradley tries again and again And repeatedly turn the spotlight 563 00:32:28,360 --> 00:32:31,018 On the real heroes 564 00:32:32,467 --> 00:32:34,587 The boys whose bodies lay dead At the cemetery on Iwo Jima 565 00:32:34,987 --> 00:32:38,438 They thought it was 566 00:32:38,439 --> 00:32:40,336 Something they had to do 567 00:32:40,337 --> 00:32:42,407 They were told to do so, 568 00:32:42,408 --> 00:32:44,237 Just like getting into a fight, 569 00:32:44,238 --> 00:32:45,479 Because he will collect enough money 570 00:32:45,480 --> 00:32:46,274 To buy enough Tanks, planes, etc 571 00:32:46,275 --> 00:32:48,620 To end the war 572 00:32:48,621 --> 00:32:50,174 So they thought it was their job 573 00:32:50,175 --> 00:32:51,935 Like others Bradley's duty now 574 00:32:52,349 --> 00:32:54,524 It is to help sell war bonds 575 00:32:55,697 --> 00:32:57,561 I'm sure he understood 576 00:32:58,735 --> 00:33:00,736 The role he had To play him as a flag bearer, 577 00:33:00,737 --> 00:33:03,429 And if he ever catches up 578 00:33:04,292 --> 00:33:05,535 It wasn't in the picture, 579 00:33:06,846 --> 00:33:08,192 He understood this The role was more important 580 00:33:08,193 --> 00:33:11,540 for the country at that stage 581 00:33:11,541 --> 00:33:14,819 headed by the trio, 582 00:33:14,820 --> 00:33:16,786 Bond round raises more From 26 billion dollars 583 00:33:16,787 --> 00:33:19,203 More than half the budget The entire government 584 00:33:19,204 --> 00:33:21,447 For the year 1945 585 00:33:21,861 --> 00:33:23,760 ♪ 586 00:33:26,590 --> 00:33:30,146 All this time, it was Ira Hayes is convinced 587 00:33:31,492 --> 00:33:33,532 There was an error in Identity of flag raisers 588 00:33:33,804 --> 00:33:36,910 In late 1946 He convinced the Marine Corps 589 00:33:36,911 --> 00:33:39,293 To investigate the identity of the Navy 590 00:33:40,190 --> 00:33:42,296 At the base of the flagpole 591 00:33:43,331 --> 00:33:44,611 This soldier is now determined 592 00:33:45,609 --> 00:33:47,369 Being physically a block Harlon, not Hank Hansen 593 00:33:47,853 --> 00:33:52,098 Hansen was at the first flag raising, 594 00:33:52,099 --> 00:33:54,139 But he is not in the picture Second shift 595 00:33:54,963 --> 00:33:57,483 Both Hansen and Block died six later Just days after taking it 596 00:34:00,555 --> 00:34:03,627 Gagnon and Bradley were sure 597 00:34:04,732 --> 00:34:06,560 Hansen was one of those raise the flag, 598 00:34:06,561 --> 00:34:08,907 Shows how easy it is to get confused 599 00:34:08,908 --> 00:34:11,463 I'm Rene Gagnon Jr 600 00:34:12,188 --> 00:34:14,638 Son of René Gagnon, 601 00:34:15,225 --> 00:34:17,744 Raise the flag 602 00:34:17,745 --> 00:34:19,573 You have to understand that when ran up the hill, 603 00:34:19,574 --> 00:34:21,542 Taking note, it wasn't He looks around by himself 604 00:34:22,577 --> 00:34:25,477 To say, well, who's here? 605 00:34:26,650 --> 00:34:28,099 You have to imagine that you are in a battle, 606 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:30,515 you are being shot, 607 00:34:30,516 --> 00:34:31,896 And your idea is just let's We raise this flag, 608 00:34:31,897 --> 00:34:33,657 Plant it in the ground and finish it 609 00:34:34,969 --> 00:34:36,729 It could have gone wrong Easily identifiable 610 00:34:37,903 --> 00:34:40,354 Fog of War, what I would classify it as 611 00:34:41,458 --> 00:34:43,942 The chaos of combat is very real 612 00:34:43,943 --> 00:34:45,703 The number of things that occur simultaneously, 613 00:34:46,532 --> 00:34:49,363 With a battle raging below, 614 00:34:50,847 --> 00:34:52,859 It's not difficult for me I imagine they would be confused 615 00:34:52,883 --> 00:34:54,963 About who is involved in A certain moment in time 616 00:34:57,578 --> 00:35:00,305 Now it is established Marine Corps officially 617 00:35:01,064 --> 00:35:02,514 Flag raising identities 618 00:35:04,067 --> 00:35:06,427 Six brave men were chosen To represent the American championship 619 00:35:07,760 --> 00:35:10,522 Continue weapon Marines hold out 620 00:35:11,730 --> 00:35:13,490 Through the investigation that was conducted 621 00:35:14,146 --> 00:35:15,734 For them, the case is closed 622 00:35:17,115 --> 00:35:18,322 Convincing them requires that we evolve 623 00:35:18,323 --> 00:35:21,566 An exceptionally compelling case 624 00:35:21,567 --> 00:35:23,967 And the key to this Case identification of the mystery man 625 00:35:24,122 --> 00:35:26,082 Who took Franklin's place Susley is pictured 626 00:35:28,747 --> 00:35:31,543 This puzzle, it's a huge undertaking 627 00:35:32,889 --> 00:35:34,522 I started watching the movie Portrayed by Bill Genast 628 00:35:34,546 --> 00:35:38,480 While the flag was rising 629 00:35:38,481 --> 00:35:41,103 I've seen this movie I don't even know how many times 630 00:35:41,104 --> 00:35:42,944 I watched it frame by frame The other, night after night 631 00:35:43,762 --> 00:35:45,729 Study every detail The little one who could 632 00:35:46,903 --> 00:35:48,801 Then finally late One night I saw him 633 00:35:50,907 --> 00:35:53,806 If you watch Bill Genaost's footage 634 00:35:55,118 --> 00:35:57,154 And I froze it in this specific spot, 635 00:35:57,155 --> 00:36:00,916 You can see exactly What distinguishes this marine 636 00:36:00,917 --> 00:36:03,368 Than anyone else that day 637 00:36:04,092 --> 00:36:05,818 You can see clearly 638 00:36:07,095 --> 00:36:07,889 Something hanging from this marine's helmet 639 00:36:07,890 --> 00:36:09,650 What was it? 640 00:36:11,030 --> 00:36:12,341 Was it a piece of cloth? Or vine or wire? 641 00:36:12,342 --> 00:36:15,137 Something was dangling From this man's helmet, 642 00:36:15,138 --> 00:36:17,104 I had to know what it was 643 00:36:17,105 --> 00:36:18,825 I took one of the other pictures 644 00:36:18,866 --> 00:36:20,694 On the mountain that day 645 00:36:20,695 --> 00:36:22,662 He gives Creel the proof he needs 646 00:36:22,663 --> 00:36:25,561 Known as Gong Ho's photo, 647 00:36:25,562 --> 00:36:27,633 And like the team photo, 648 00:36:28,772 --> 00:36:29,566 Identify patrol men 649 00:36:29,567 --> 00:36:32,397 ♪ 650 00:36:35,986 --> 00:36:38,782 There was no one Marines who stood out 651 00:36:40,128 --> 00:36:41,232 Because he looked like he had a scar As big as a dark scar 652 00:36:41,233 --> 00:36:43,477 Across the front of his face 653 00:36:44,305 --> 00:36:48,412 It turns out it was a shadow, 654 00:36:48,413 --> 00:36:49,999 Because there was a belt Hanging from his helmet 655 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:52,486 It causes a shadow to be cast on his face 656 00:36:54,729 --> 00:36:57,491 And analyst Michael Blackstone 657 00:36:58,837 --> 00:37:00,182 He discovers something else This man is singled out 658 00:37:00,183 --> 00:37:02,806 Forensic evidence confirms his identity 659 00:37:03,635 --> 00:37:05,706 Beyond any room for doubt 660 00:37:07,742 --> 00:37:10,504 While I was examining the footage 661 00:37:11,401 --> 00:37:13,057 I noticed the mysterious man 662 00:37:13,058 --> 00:37:15,128 He has some problems with his weapon 663 00:37:15,129 --> 00:37:17,369 He kept having to shake His shoulder to keep him there 664 00:37:17,407 --> 00:37:19,616 He seems in a rather uncomfortable position, 665 00:37:20,479 --> 00:37:22,688 It hangs much lower 666 00:37:23,931 --> 00:37:25,571 Of men's rifles Others here and here 667 00:37:26,278 --> 00:37:30,385 What's happening is 668 00:37:30,386 --> 00:37:31,869 That person's gun Not hung properly 669 00:37:31,870 --> 00:37:35,459 This part of the tape , gun sling 670 00:37:35,460 --> 00:37:38,600 It must be in fact Too far out of stock, 671 00:37:38,601 --> 00:37:40,761 This allows her to comment More convenient and comfortable 672 00:37:42,018 --> 00:37:45,227 He's hanging from somewhere Different on the barrel 673 00:37:45,228 --> 00:37:47,403 Something called a stacking pole 674 00:37:50,785 --> 00:37:54,271 Genaust Snapshots 675 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:55,927 It provides the final piece of the puzzle 676 00:37:55,928 --> 00:37:58,048 Who will reveal his identity Marine mystery 677 00:37:58,862 --> 00:38:01,658 By tying up the man who was suspended His gun was misfired 678 00:38:02,487 --> 00:38:04,730 To Gong Hoo's photo, 679 00:38:06,180 --> 00:38:08,420 The only photo that defines Easy Marines Company 680 00:38:10,322 --> 00:38:13,049 The film shows the men who They lined up for Rosenthal's photo 681 00:38:18,019 --> 00:38:20,746 This is the guy who casts With a shadow on his helmet belt 682 00:38:25,061 --> 00:38:27,788 Three seconds later, he raised his gun 683 00:38:29,237 --> 00:38:31,585 He reveals that his ropes are fixed In the wrong place 684 00:38:35,416 --> 00:38:37,576 We know that man's name In the photo of Gong Hoo, 685 00:38:39,282 --> 00:38:41,974 Man with helmet strap hanging 686 00:38:42,734 --> 00:38:44,080 And a slung gun 687 00:38:46,013 --> 00:38:47,893 The man who helped raise The flag over Iwo Jima, 688 00:38:49,982 --> 00:38:52,606 It was taken in Iconic image 689 00:38:57,024 --> 00:38:59,716 It is easy company mortar, First class special 690 00:39:03,444 --> 00:39:06,102 His name is Harold Henry Schultz 691 00:39:08,138 --> 00:39:11,003 ♪ 692 00:39:13,523 --> 00:39:17,423 At this point, investigators knew 693 00:39:17,424 --> 00:39:18,824 Almost nothing about Harold Schultz, 694 00:39:19,218 --> 00:39:20,634 Change his name 695 00:39:21,876 --> 00:39:23,946 He never demanded His position in the picture 696 00:39:23,947 --> 00:39:25,947 He died, like many walkers Other marines, in combat? 697 00:39:27,019 --> 00:39:29,505 Or was he still alive? Life, after all these years? 698 00:39:31,023 --> 00:39:33,509 It's time to finally deliver By order of President Roosevelt of 1945 699 00:39:35,787 --> 00:39:38,514 And track down the forgotten hero of Iwo Jima 700 00:39:50,905 --> 00:39:53,148 The anonymous flag bearer for Iwo Jima 701 00:39:53,149 --> 00:39:55,349 A 19-year-old Marine From Michigan named Harold Schultz 702 00:39:57,187 --> 00:40:00,018 I remember Harold Schultz 703 00:40:01,088 --> 00:40:03,054 I used to describe him as a soldier Marine Corps Regular 704 00:40:03,055 --> 00:40:05,886 He abstained from nothing 705 00:40:07,197 --> 00:40:09,164 He was a wonderful man, He got along with everyone 706 00:40:09,165 --> 00:40:11,525 We talked occasionally, just We talked about home all the time 707 00:40:12,858 --> 00:40:15,033 That's all it was There to talk about 708 00:40:15,758 --> 00:40:18,484 Who you left behind 709 00:40:18,485 --> 00:40:20,463 Census records appear He grew up in Detroit 710 00:40:20,487 --> 00:40:23,041 He joined there in late 1943, 711 00:40:24,145 --> 00:40:26,044 A month shy of Eid His eighteenth birthday 712 00:40:27,286 --> 00:40:30,048 He didn't know it would end up like this 713 00:40:31,152 --> 00:40:33,326 At a crucial moment in history 714 00:40:33,327 --> 00:40:35,191 And in that moment, he was incarnated All Marines 715 00:40:37,089 --> 00:40:39,885 What Schultz did is what We'd expect it from any Marine 716 00:40:41,335 --> 00:40:43,495 When he saw his colleagues in Marines are struggling, intervene 717 00:40:44,925 --> 00:40:47,686 He offered his hand and then walked away 718 00:40:48,998 --> 00:40:51,725 Schultz survived From the Battle of Iwo Jima 719 00:40:52,588 --> 00:40:54,968 But he was injured at work 720 00:40:54,969 --> 00:40:57,350 And awarded a Purple Heart 721 00:40:57,351 --> 00:41:00,215 Because it is not named Absolutely by raising knowledge, 722 00:41:00,216 --> 00:41:02,183 Then he disappeared from history 723 00:41:03,322 --> 00:41:07,325 Those who have been named 724 00:41:07,326 --> 00:41:08,886 He came back to life Civilization after the war 725 00:41:09,812 --> 00:41:12,573 Both Gagnon were married and Bradley and raised families 726 00:41:15,265 --> 00:41:18,096 Ira Hayes was less fortunate 727 00:41:19,546 --> 00:41:21,666 Struggle with addiction alcohol for the rest of his life 728 00:41:22,100 --> 00:41:24,896 Only ten years after the battle He died alone one night 729 00:41:26,138 --> 00:41:28,796 On the Gila River Reserve In Arizona 730 00:41:32,213 --> 00:41:34,975 like others, When the war ended, 731 00:41:36,079 --> 00:41:37,439 Harold Schultz took off his uniform 732 00:41:37,978 --> 00:41:39,773 He became a civilian again 733 00:41:41,153 --> 00:41:43,073 Not found Pictures of him after the war 734 00:41:43,673 --> 00:41:45,779 But we have glimpses of his life 735 00:41:49,886 --> 00:41:51,923 Choose instability Back in Michigan, 736 00:41:52,786 --> 00:41:55,097 But let's start over in California 737 00:41:55,098 --> 00:41:57,618 He took a job in the postal service, 738 00:41:58,826 --> 00:42:00,546 Operates in swing shift in Chinatown in Los Angeles 739 00:42:01,242 --> 00:42:03,969 In the early seventies , Schultz formed a friendship 740 00:42:05,177 --> 00:42:07,007 With his next door neighbor, Rita Reese 741 00:42:08,077 --> 00:42:10,010 And her adult daughter, Dezreen 19 years old 742 00:42:11,390 --> 00:42:14,323 He was going to have dinner with them For about 18 years 743 00:42:14,324 --> 00:42:16,016 Before he and Rita decided to get married 744 00:42:18,984 --> 00:42:20,704 His stepdaughter was interested in war, 745 00:42:22,988 --> 00:42:25,680 Although she says that Schultz He rarely talked about it 746 00:42:25,681 --> 00:42:27,786 But once, on Dinner, he surprised her 747 00:42:28,856 --> 00:42:30,962 By saying he was someone Those who raise the flags 748 00:42:32,204 --> 00:42:34,966 Then he added that he is not a hero, 749 00:42:36,208 --> 00:42:38,008 He was an infantryman Marine, non-conversational 750 00:42:38,486 --> 00:42:41,179 After his death, I inspected his belongings 751 00:42:45,942 --> 00:42:47,806 Among them was a copy From Gong Hoo's photo, 752 00:42:48,945 --> 00:42:51,257 Signed by photographer Joe Rosenthal 753 00:42:51,258 --> 00:42:53,985 And on the back, the final confirmation 754 00:42:55,193 --> 00:42:57,073 That Harold Schultz was The owner of the mysterious knowledge 755 00:42:58,576 --> 00:43:02,613 He wrote names in his handwriting Easy Marines Partnership, 756 00:43:02,614 --> 00:43:05,065 He introduced himself as The man with the shadow 757 00:43:06,411 --> 00:43:09,069 The man who proved it Research by Creel and Blackstone 758 00:43:09,966 --> 00:43:12,348 It was part of the iconic moment 759 00:43:17,560 --> 00:43:20,321 We have an American mystery Amazing and unique, 760 00:43:22,496 --> 00:43:25,223 Where was the man who worked at US Postal Service, 761 00:43:26,431 --> 00:43:29,054 As far as we know, no Say not a single word 762 00:43:30,538 --> 00:43:34,645 About the fact that he was 763 00:43:34,646 --> 00:43:36,646 Maybe in the photo the most Fame in American history 764 00:43:37,442 --> 00:43:40,238 I don't know if He knows that in the picture, 765 00:43:41,101 --> 00:43:42,826 But I think he probably did 766 00:43:42,827 --> 00:43:45,483 This is a great story 767 00:43:45,484 --> 00:43:47,044 Detective story 768 00:43:47,555 --> 00:43:49,626 Now ready to serve 769 00:43:49,627 --> 00:43:51,667 For people who need Finally, persuasion 770 00:43:52,595 --> 00:43:55,977 The first thing we did is that we looked at it, 771 00:43:55,978 --> 00:43:57,668 With my crew here 772 00:43:57,669 --> 00:43:59,325 In the history department, 773 00:43:59,326 --> 00:44:01,327 I recommended forming a council, 774 00:44:01,328 --> 00:44:02,984 Because this is a very important change 775 00:44:02,985 --> 00:44:05,090 For narration 776 00:44:06,609 --> 00:44:08,587 We wanted to make sure we... We didn't make another mistake 777 00:44:08,611 --> 00:44:12,476 The council takes its recommendations 778 00:44:12,477 --> 00:44:13,957 To the Commander of the Navy, 779 00:44:14,513 --> 00:44:16,067 General Robert Neller 780 00:44:17,447 --> 00:44:19,760 The results were Basically that 781 00:44:21,106 --> 00:44:23,143 The individual we identified earlier 782 00:44:23,764 --> 00:44:25,903 Like Dr. Bradley 783 00:44:25,904 --> 00:44:28,079 It wasn't him 784 00:44:29,563 --> 00:44:30,944 It exists in my mind 785 00:44:33,532 --> 00:44:35,568 I believe in the council's mind, 786 00:44:35,569 --> 00:44:37,087 There is a very high possibility that The individual raises this flag 787 00:44:37,088 --> 00:44:39,297 He was an infantryman Navy's name is Harold Schultz 788 00:44:43,715 --> 00:44:45,890 It is now finally possible Remember Harold Schultz, 789 00:44:47,063 --> 00:44:49,169 After more than 20 years On his death in 1995 790 00:44:50,377 --> 00:44:52,172 After more than 70 years on the battle, 791 00:44:53,035 --> 00:44:55,969 As a scholar, 792 00:44:57,039 --> 00:44:58,142 But more importantly as a naval commander 793 00:44:58,143 --> 00:44:59,973 Who fought for his country 794 00:45:01,112 --> 00:45:02,512 In one of the most Historical battles 795 00:45:04,184 --> 00:45:06,304 A group of strangers, incl One of Omaha's war professionals 796 00:45:08,429 --> 00:45:11,156 Overturning the official record 797 00:45:12,295 --> 00:45:13,695 Correcting a 70 year old error 798 00:45:15,747 --> 00:45:17,473 This makes me really happy 799 00:45:19,268 --> 00:45:21,165 He'll get that credit 800 00:45:21,166 --> 00:45:22,443 Yes, this is very cool 801 00:45:23,410 --> 00:45:24,756 This changes history 802 00:45:27,586 --> 00:45:29,139 As Marines, Our history is important to us, 803 00:45:29,140 --> 00:45:31,211 Clarifying that history does not It's still important too 804 00:45:32,591 --> 00:45:36,111 But what is most important in this picture? 805 00:45:36,112 --> 00:45:38,839 Is it symbolic? 806 00:45:39,564 --> 00:45:41,185 Out of more than 70,000 807 00:45:41,186 --> 00:45:42,635 Who served on that island 808 00:45:42,636 --> 00:45:44,568 As part of a team 809 00:45:44,569 --> 00:45:46,087 Which he sacrificed 810 00:45:46,088 --> 00:45:47,398 In the name of victory 811 00:45:47,399 --> 00:45:48,745 For the historical record, 812 00:45:48,746 --> 00:45:50,643 We need to get it right 813 00:45:50,644 --> 00:45:51,678 But it doesn't change our outlook To raise the flag 814 00:45:51,679 --> 00:45:53,399 This is what they did and what they represented 815 00:45:54,130 --> 00:45:54,821 This is the most important thing 816 00:45:54,822 --> 00:45:56,857 ♪