“This isn't just any island to them. This isn't Tarawa, Guam, Tinian...” – Captain David Severance, Flags of Our Fathers ... Movie Quotes Database

Captain David Severance

This isn't just any island to them. This isn't Tarawa, Guam, Tinian, or Saipan. This is Japanese soil, sacred ground. Twelve thousand Japanese defenders in eight square miles, they will not leave politely, gentlemen! It's up to us to convince them.

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