Uncommon Valor: The Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

The battle for Iwo Jima was among the bloodiest in the Pacific Theater, with Mount Suribachi serving as a critical vantage point for Japanese defenders. On the fourth day of the struggle, a group of Marines and a Navy corpsman ascended the peak to replace a smaller flag with a larger one, a moment captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal. This event provided a significant morale boost to the troops below and became an immortalized image of American determination against fortified positions.

This is a full diorama set that faithfully recreates the historic second flag raising. The set includes 6 Marines in the famous hoisting formation, 1 combat photographer with a Speed Graphic camera, and 2 additional Marines standing watch; the collection is rounded out with a textured volcanic rock rubble base and a separate rocky ground piece for the observers.

Please note: the figures in this diorama are resin 3D printed, while the structures, buildings and bases are printed in PLA filament for a sturdy, durable foundation.

About print supports: ArteJaol's sculpts are exceptionally detailed, and some of that detail needs extra care to arrive safely. On most figurines, we remove the print supports before shipping, so you can get straight to painting. Only minis with delicate parts, like a sword or bayonet, ship inside a protective resin casing with their supports attached; see the last product image for how to free them safely.