Inside USS Texas’s Bombardment of Iwo Jima & Okinawa — 14-Inch Guns in Action

On the black sands of Iwo Jima, the oldest battleship in the American fleet opened fire. Launched before World War I, USS Texas carried ten massive 14-inch guns into the deadliest island assaults of the Pacific War. Despite being slow and outdated by 1945 standards, this veteran dreadnought proved irreplaceable. From the beaches of Normandy to the volcanic caves of Iwo Jima and the kamikaze-filled skies over Okinawa, discover how a relic of the coal-fired era became a floating siege battery that saved countless Marine lives when aircraft and modern warships fell short. 0:00 USS Texas at Iwo Jima and Okinawa 1:33 A Veteran Dreadnought 6:54 The Black Sands of Iwo Jima 22:49 The Assault on Iwo Jima 29:28 The Road to Okinawa 40:11 L-Day at Okinawa 48:30 Kamikaze and Yamato 54:25 Silence at San Jacinto If you enjoy deep dives into naval history and World War II combat, subscribe for more stories about the ships and sailors who shaped the war. Disclaimer: This video is presented for educational, historical, and documentary purposes. It discusses World War II battles, military aircraft, naval operations, weapons, and historical events based on historical accounts and available records. Any archival photographs, footage, maps, recreations, or illustrations are used to provide historical context. This content does not glorify war, violence, or any political or military ideology. #WW2 #WorldWarII #PacificWar #USNavy #WWIIHistory #USSTexas #IwoJima #Okinawa #MilitaryHistory #USAInWW2