The Battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a US Marine who lived it
- Posted on November 11, 2025
- By NPR
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The Battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a US Marine who lived it

Colorado USMC veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later.