During World War II, the island of Iwo Jima held strategic importance for the United States as a base for fighter escorts and emergency landings for bombers targeting Japan. Capturing the island would provide a critical advantage in the Pacific Theater.On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines launched an amphibious assault on Iwo Jima's southeastern beaches.Facing fierce resistance from...
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