Photo: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons, public domain
In February and March 1945, the Americans fought a bloody battle for the small Pacific island of Iwo Jima. The island of less than thirty square miles, was strategically located, a crucial “stepping stone” on the way to mainland Japan and securing overall victory in World War II. A number of our compatriots fought in the ranks of the American troops and helped make history.
You have probably seen the iconic photo of the Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima, even if you’re not very interested in World War II history.
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