The War in the Far East. The WW2. 7/12/1941- 14/8/1945

In February of 1945, 30,000 U.S. Marines land in one day on the tiny island of Iwo Jima.

After 36 days of combat, the U.S. controls an airstrip within range of Japan itself.

The battle costs nearly 7,000 U.S. lives

and most of the 22,000-man Japanese garrison.

Now, bombardment of Japanese factories and military bases can begin.

Japan has lost almost all of its conquered territory.

Iwo Jima
Description: 1945 - US Marines from the 28th Regiment, 5th Div, raise the flag of the United States on Mount Iwo Jima

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