MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: MARINES TEND TO WOUNDED

The video discusses the establishment of evacuation hospitals on Iwo, enabling surgeries to be performed on the island. Quick operations saved many lives, with air evacuations starting on the 13th day of battle due to sea conditions. In the final weeks, about 100 casualties were flown off the island daily.

What was the primary benefit of opening evacuation hospitals on Iwo?

• To store medical supplies

• To provide shelter for soldiers

• To perform initial surgeries on the island

• To train new medical staff

Why was air evacuation sometimes the only option for casualties?

• Because of unfavorable sea conditions

• Due to lack of medical staff

• Due to shortage of aircraft

• Because of enemy attacks

On which day of the battle did air evacuation start?

• The 13th day

• The 5th day

• The 20th day

• The 1st day

Approximately how many casualties were evacuated daily during the last three weeks of the battle?

• 100

• 200

• 150

• 50

What was a significant challenge that made air evacuation crucial?

• Lack of trained pilots

• Shortage of medical supplies

• Enemy air superiority

• Unfavorable sea conditions