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Was the battle of Iwo Jima necessary for the US during World War 2?
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∙ 16y ago
Iwo Jima was surely a tactical nightmare and a "Strategic Neccessity".
Marine losses were 6,821 killed and 19,217 wounded or more than 30%
of the force committed. Only 1,083 Japenese prisoners survived the
battle, and more than 20,000 were killed.
The "Strategic Neccessity" was the need to provide P-51 fighter escorts
for the B-29 raids on mainland Japan and an emergency airfield for B-29's
halfway between Japan and their bases on the Mariana Islands.
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What did Hitler do during Iwo Jima?
He didn't do anything. The battle for Iwo Jima was between the US and Japan. Adolf Hitler was the German leader.
Where was the battle of Iwo Jima taken place?
On the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific..........................WW2
What happened first battle of Stalingrad or battle of iwo jima?
The Battle (Campaign) of Stalingrad occurred before the US invasion at Iwo Jima.
When was Iwo Jima fought?
The battle for Iwo Jima was fought between February 19th to March 26th, 1945.
What was the us role in the battle of Iwo Jima?
the us role in the battle of iwo jima was to invade it defeat the Japanese and take it over
Did the battle of Iwo Jima occur during World War 2?
Yes
What pacific battle was the bloodies during world war 2?
Iwo Jima .
Name two famous battles during war world 2?
Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Midway, Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Britain, and Battle of Hong Kong are battles of World War 2.
What battle did one third of all US Marines die in during World War 2?
Iwo Jima
Who was the Japanese president during battle of Iwo Jima?
TOJO
When was the Battle of Iwo Jima?
"The Battle of Iwo Jima was fought by the United States of America and the Empire of Japan in February and March 1945, during the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The U.S. invasion, known as Operation Detachment, was aimed at capturing the airfields on Iwo Jima." February 19-23, 1945 was the main battle.
How were civilians affected during the battle of Iwo Jima?
There were no civilians on the island of Iwo Jima when the battle took place. They were all evacuated in 1944 to mainland Japan.
Who was the president during the battle of Iwo Jima?
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
How many American boats were in the fight of Iwo Jima?
Approximately 880 boats were used during the battle for Iwo Jima.
Who was general kuribayashi?
the commanding general for the Japanese during the battle of Iwo Jima
How many Medals of Honor were earned during Iwo Jima?
I believe I've read that 16 Medals of Honor were earned by Americans during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
What battle in World War 2 mainly took place on land?
The Battle of Iwa Jima
