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The brutal legacy of the Battle of Iwo Jima—America’s bloodiest Marine Corps battle. Drawing from Marine Colonel Joseph H. Alexander’s powerful article Combat Leadership at Iwo Jima, they unpack the sheer scale, strategy, and human cost of the fight. Jocko highlights the critical role of combat experience, disciplined training, and small-unit leadership in surviving such savage conditions. The conversation also explores modern SEAL training, live fire exercises, and how simulated chaos prepares warriors for real-world battlefield mistakes—especially the deadly consequences of “blue-on-blue.” This is a sobering reflection on war, preparation, and the will to lead when it matters most.
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Powerful episode—great lessons on leadership, resilience, and mental toughness from Iwo Jima. Inspiring and intense!
As a military history enthusiast, this interpretation of the Battle of Iwo Jima strikes a chord! ‘Not breaking’ in battle is not just courage, but the accumulation of training and leadership. The podcast’s perspective is spot-on～
he wisdom of maintaining discipline in desperate situations and relying on small teamwork is still worth pondering. I look forward to more detailed battle stories in the podcast.
Conversations with interesting and fresh topics. Research with lots of new experiences and approaches. Absorb and share to build a valuable information system.
Leadership at Iwo Jima profoundly reveals the brutality of war and the importance of leadership.
True willpower isn’t about never wavering, but about being able to keep going even in the darkest moments.