[stevem]

My father was one of the guys that invaded Iwo Jima. He also joined the invasion of Okinawa. I think it's fair to say he hates the Japanese as the devil hates holy water. He might even say a single Japanese escaping Iwo alive was one too many. Yet, I think he has spoken with respect of the folks on the other side of that struggle.

I don't think a movie from that perspective shows disrespect for the invaders. I look forward to seeing the movie from the US perspective. I likley won't see the other, even if it has sub-titles.

I have read a thing or two about General Kuribayashi, who was the Japanese commanding officer. Anything I have ever read about him suggests that telling the story from his perspective would be a tremendous compliment to the invaders. The way he commanded that battle suggests he certainly respected them.

[ßuddaßudd]

I believe you are the only one to mention Okinawa. How about a movie on the occupation of Okinawa and the treatment of its citizens by the Japs from Hollywood?