Letters from Iwo Jima

[punching Shimizu] If you can't even shoot a dog, you will never be able to handle the Reds!

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You must always be stern, Shimizu. Never show any mercy. If you do, people will take advantage of you.

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I don't know anything about the enemy. I thought all Americans were cowards. I was taught they were savages.

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[To Nishi] You somebody famous?

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There should be an outlet near here- [An American flamethrower sets him on fire]

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You're deserting, aren't you? [Shimizu's face falls] If you are, take me with you. I've had enough of this war.

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