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Because of the location of Iwo Jima to mainland Japan. Heavy bombers needed less fuel and larger bomb loads were possible. Also, they could be escorted by fighters.

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U.S Planes could bomb Japan there

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Iwo jima was important objective for the American military because?

the main Japanese naval force was stationed there


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The US Marine Corps.


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Iwo Jimaâ??s proximity to Tokyo and the small amount of fuel needed to get from one place to another was a prime consideration for the United States. Without Iwo Jima as a landing and takeoff spot, the Japanese air force was put at a disadvantage. Fighter pilots would need to carefully conserve fuel if they did not have a nearby location to land and refuel.


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The Iwo Jima flag picture is important only in that it was faked for publicity.


Is Iwo Jima American Civil War?

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Were any US army troops at the battle of Iwo Jima?

Yes, there were thousands of United States military personnel at the Battle of Iwo Jima.


What is the population of Iwo Jima now?

There is no native population (military personnel only) .


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Can you visit Iwo Jima?

Military Historical Tours, Inc. in conjunction with Iwo Jima Association of America by exclusivearrangement with the Japanese Government is allowed to visit Iwo Jima Island on one and only one day of each year.For this one day per year via charters arranged through the above organizations civilians may visit Iwo Jima Island and Mount Suribachi.The chartered tour called Iwo Jima Reunion of Honor This is the only way for a civilian to vist the Island of Iwo Jima because Iwo Jima Island is an active military base controlled by the Japanese government.