Well done. With an uncle who was in the Corps (Sgt Major Jim Garvey … wounded and home prior to Iwo) I have always wanted to see the tunnels of the island. Although it’s tough to see a great deal of it in 1 hour, again, well done. Thanks!
Watched it again last night…still impressive…I think it was neat the way you were able to put that “officer’s chair” back into some sort of visible resemblance.
Very impressive. The show did a very good job in laying out the battle plan of both side and was able to put everything in perspective for me as to how the battle was fought. I have the utmost respect for the soldiers of WWII and all the other wars. We should never forget the past and current sacrafices our military folks are making.
I have really enjoyed watching Battle Rats. I feel that Harlan Glenn does a fantastic job on the show. I would like to see him do more, “Battle Rats” shows. I would like to see him do shows on Wake Island, Guam, Saipan, and other battles in the Pacific Theater. Harlan presents a very fast moving, interesting show that I am sure many, many fans enjoy. “Battle Rats” is not the boring WWII documentary that puts people to sleep. “Battle Rats” is a moving and exciting way to study history. In conclusion, I would like to see Discovery allow Harlan Glenn to produce more shows.
Great first show, and very much hoping this continues as a series! With “The Pacific” coming out I think there will be alot of interest the Pacific island battles
I am watching the show now, typing at commercial, what a great show. I especially appreciate the respect you gave the battlefield in leaving everything in it’s place! Thank you. My appreciation for the battle and so much more, the climb up Mount Suribachi for example, is a thousand times better informed then before.
Having GPS coordinates also nice, but consider using MGRS. Keep the preferred version of lat/long, which you used, but as a secondary reference (if at all). Seems a natural for anything related to ground pounders, especially when documenting battles after MGRS was adopted late 40’s.
All n’ all, one of the most informative of battle history programs I’ve watched.
It was great watching Battle Rats Iwo Jima on the Military Channel. What a great potential for a show that could go to battlefields around the globe and explore them so people who can’t get there in person can see them in detail. BZ!
Harlan, great show but could you disturb the artifacts a little more! I understand that a lot of the artifacts are “common” but you disturbing them amounts to desecrating a burial ground. I could not belive you felt the need to “finger” every ” cool” artifact you saw, then toss it aside. Watching this made me sick. I would hope that the Military Channel could find someone that would be able to act in a more professional manner… Guess not!
Outstanding, I have been there myself and having had only a couple hours to get to the top of Suribachi and back to the beaches we didn’t get to stop and sight see much. We held a reenlistment ceremony atop the summit and then had 30 minutes to look around. I sincerely hope your series continues, I would love to see what you can find at Khe Sahn, or the Rock Pile. Maybe even Belleau Wood. Too bad Korea is so closed off because we would all appreciate seeing Chosin. Great job guys.
Sgt J.L. Thompson K Co 3/1 98-04
Absolutely awesome, it has always been a fantasy of mine to visit as many battlefields as I can, I have been to many in Europe and was in the British Army in Germany back in the 70’s where I came across many artifacts from WW2.
A great show, can’t wait to see more!
Great show. I hope to see you folks cover many other WWII battlefields.
Speaking of which, I spent 3 months on Wake Island back in 2003. If you have any interest in that Island I would be happy to share my experiences with your crew.
I am not a history or military buff, but this show had me spellbound! A remarkable look at how the Japanese soldiers lived in the caves, and how the US troups overcame the obstacles. Host Harlan Glenn was great -very respectful of the artifacts. Would like to see more Battle Rats episodes exploring other battle sights.
I really enjoyed this show. I sincerely hope ythat there are moe to come. It is really well done and Harlan is an authority on WW2 and his knowlege comes thru, he does a great job showing the viewers this Battle from a perspective that we dont get to see under normal circumstances. We all know the Japanese had taken up extremely defendable positions that were almost impossible to assail successfully in the caves and hills (Our soldiers did it though by determination, grit, and heavy loss of life) but by getting into those tunnels and caves along with him really demonstrates the resolve of the Japanese and why so many US soldiers lost lives to take those positions.It was a long bloody battle and now the battle as a whole is much easier to visualize for those who werent there or will never be able to go there.
Very well done! I am waiting for more episodes!
John Rogers
It would be really awesome if this came out on DVD with bonus material. I really think this should become a series, or just a random accuring show. Peleliu would be a perfect place to go to next. Especially with all the attention it has gotten from “The Pacific” series. We need more Battle Rats!
Seeing Battle Rats at Iwo Jima makes me want to see you go to Metz, France(formerly Germany)to show they defences that gave Patton so much trouble.
Well done. With an uncle who was in the Corps (Sgt Major Jim Garvey … wounded and home prior to Iwo) I have always wanted to see the tunnels of the island. Although it’s tough to see a great deal of it in 1 hour, again, well done. Thanks!
Watched it again last night…still impressive…I think it was neat the way you were able to put that “officer’s chair” back into some sort of visible resemblance.
I’m glad they aired it! Its a great documentry! Were can i get a copy?
Very impressive. The show did a very good job in laying out the battle plan of both side and was able to put everything in perspective for me as to how the battle was fought. I have the utmost respect for the soldiers of WWII and all the other wars. We should never forget the past and current sacrafices our military folks are making.
I have really enjoyed watching Battle Rats. I feel that Harlan Glenn does a fantastic job on the show. I would like to see him do more, “Battle Rats” shows. I would like to see him do shows on Wake Island, Guam, Saipan, and other battles in the Pacific Theater. Harlan presents a very fast moving, interesting show that I am sure many, many fans enjoy. “Battle Rats” is not the boring WWII documentary that puts people to sleep. “Battle Rats” is a moving and exciting way to study history. In conclusion, I would like to see Discovery allow Harlan Glenn to produce more shows.
My buds and I have been enjoying your Military Channel show on Iwo Jima. Hoping there will be more.
Great first show, and very much hoping this continues as a series! With “The Pacific” coming out I think there will be alot of interest the Pacific island battles
I am watching the show now, typing at commercial, what a great show. I especially appreciate the respect you gave the battlefield in leaving everything in it’s place! Thank you. My appreciation for the battle and so much more, the climb up Mount Suribachi for example, is a thousand times better informed then before.
Having GPS coordinates also nice, but consider using MGRS. Keep the preferred version of lat/long, which you used, but as a secondary reference (if at all). Seems a natural for anything related to ground pounders, especially when documenting battles after MGRS was adopted late 40’s.
All n’ all, one of the most informative of battle history programs I’ve watched.
(Thanks Dad, USMC Korea).
Very well done, hope to see more episodes in the future.
It was great watching Battle Rats Iwo Jima on the Military Channel. What a great potential for a show that could go to battlefields around the globe and explore them so people who can’t get there in person can see them in detail. BZ!
Harlan, great show but could you disturb the artifacts a little more! I understand that a lot of the artifacts are “common” but you disturbing them amounts to desecrating a burial ground. I could not belive you felt the need to “finger” every ” cool” artifact you saw, then toss it aside. Watching this made me sick. I would hope that the Military Channel could find someone that would be able to act in a more professional manner… Guess not!
Outstanding, I have been there myself and having had only a couple hours to get to the top of Suribachi and back to the beaches we didn’t get to stop and sight see much. We held a reenlistment ceremony atop the summit and then had 30 minutes to look around. I sincerely hope your series continues, I would love to see what you can find at Khe Sahn, or the Rock Pile. Maybe even Belleau Wood. Too bad Korea is so closed off because we would all appreciate seeing Chosin. Great job guys.
Sgt J.L. Thompson K Co 3/1 98-04
My father taught me, when you have nothing good to say, say nothing. I have nothing to say/type about Battle Rats.
Richard V. Horrell
I enjoyed the Battle rats! When will more shows and more battlefields be explored. Semper Fi!
Very helpful. I like the way you write. Do you have an RSS feed?
My dad was an AM2 in the solomons inWW2 I was looking for any info related Bougainvilla or related material or photos
Absolutely awesome, it has always been a fantasy of mine to visit as many battlefields as I can, I have been to many in Europe and was in the British Army in Germany back in the 70’s where I came across many artifacts from WW2.
A great show, can’t wait to see more!
Great show. I hope to see you folks cover many other WWII battlefields.
Speaking of which, I spent 3 months on Wake Island back in 2003. If you have any interest in that Island I would be happy to share my experiences with your crew.
I am not a history or military buff, but this show had me spellbound! A remarkable look at how the Japanese soldiers lived in the caves, and how the US troups overcame the obstacles. Host Harlan Glenn was great -very respectful of the artifacts. Would like to see more Battle Rats episodes exploring other battle sights.
I really enjoyed this show. I sincerely hope ythat there are moe to come. It is really well done and Harlan is an authority on WW2 and his knowlege comes thru, he does a great job showing the viewers this Battle from a perspective that we dont get to see under normal circumstances. We all know the Japanese had taken up extremely defendable positions that were almost impossible to assail successfully in the caves and hills (Our soldiers did it though by determination, grit, and heavy loss of life) but by getting into those tunnels and caves along with him really demonstrates the resolve of the Japanese and why so many US soldiers lost lives to take those positions.It was a long bloody battle and now the battle as a whole is much easier to visualize for those who werent there or will never be able to go there.
Very well done! I am waiting for more episodes!
John Rogers
Why did we give the island back to the D— Japs anyway? Didn’t our boys die there to get it?
S/Sgt. GW Rosson
Why did we give it back to the D— Japs anyway? Didn’t our boys die there to get the island?
S/Sgt. GW Rosson
It would be really awesome if this came out on DVD with bonus material. I really think this should become a series, or just a random accuring show. Peleliu would be a perfect place to go to next. Especially with all the attention it has gotten from “The Pacific” series. We need more Battle Rats!