The Surrender Of Captain Oba

On the 1st of December 1945, After holding out for 512 days, Oba and his 46 men consisting of Army, Navy, And SNLF Soldiers, finally march out of the Jungle and surrender to the US forces. This would mark the end of organized resistance on the island of Saipan. They didn't know that the Empire of Japan had surrendered 4 months ago. Here they are portrayed singing Hohei No Honryo (Specialty/stride of Infantry) as they march.