Filming a Tragedy: The Story of 'Square 2' (No AI)

On 10th May, 1945, Okinawa. A combat cameraman recorded something so tragic that even today, it’s difficult to watch, an upturned Sherman tank engulfed in flames, its crew fighting for their lives as fellow marines struggle to save them. For years, we’ve seen the footage… but almost no one knows the story behind it. Who were the men in that tank? Who was the man behind the camera? And what really happened in those final, desperate moments? Join us in this video, as we unravel the WW2 mystery behind the scene known as: ‘Death of a Tank.’ Geoffrey Roecker 2024 article in Leatherneck magazine: https://www.mca-marines.org/wp-content/uploads/0524-LNK.pdf Source original footage: • University of South Carolina Libraries • United States Marine Corps History Division • US National Archives (NARA) Creating these videos is a lot of work, and it would not be possible without your support. If you like our work, you can help us with a regular or one time payment: • Support us via Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide • One Time Support: https://battleguide.co.uk/support Newsletter: If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of what the team at Battle Guide have been getting up to, why not sign up to our monthly newsletter: ⁠https://battleguide.co.uk/newsletter Links: • Podcast: https://battleguide.co.uk/podcast • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattleGuide • Twitter: https://twitter.com/BattleguideVT • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battleguide General Sources: • Google Earth Pro & Web Versions • Maptiler Pro (Desktop Version) Credits: • Research & Script: Dan Hill • Narration: Dan Hill • Editing: Shane Greer • Thumbnail Design & Production: Linus Klassen • Music & Sound Effects: Shane Greer • Dubbing: Lydie Moreno & Julius Houben