The Battle of Iwo Jima started 72 years ago today. Remember Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history, with this rare footage. | U.S. Marine Corps

Iwo Jima Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Damaso Sutis speaks on his experiences at the battle of Iwo Jima on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24, 2018. February 19th marks the 73rd anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima, which lasted from Feb. 19, 1945 to March 26, 1945. By the end of the battle there were 6,821 Americans dead and 19,189 wounded making it one of the most brutal battles of World War 2. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash) | Camp Pendleton

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 75 years ago today, the battle of Iwo Jima began, one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines and about 21,000 Japanese defenders died in the 36-day battle. https://abcn.ws/2vLHcxS | ABC News