The Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle of Iwo Jima is one of the most notable events in the history of the war. Taking place over the course of 1 month s, U.S soldiers had the intention of taking over the island via two airfields. This, in a bid to find home ground to try and attack Japanese islands.
The Battle Of Iwo Jima
In an iconic moment often referred to by historians, this photo is a symbol of the American win in the Pacific. The reason it took so long was that there were scores of Japanese troops hidden in the mountain ranges nearby. At the end of the day, persistence prevailed.
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