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about 100,000. half became casualties. 25% died. I hope this helps

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Q: How many US and allied troops stormed Iwo Jima in the first wave?
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Who fought in battle of Iwo Jima?

American Marines (God bless them) and Japanese troops.


How many soldiers did the Japanese have defending Iwo Jima?

There were about 22,000 Japanese troops defending Iwo Jima having living quarters 30-50 ft. underground


What year did us troops land at Iwo Jima?

US Marines landed on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima February 19 - March 26, 1945 .


What island battle has the famous photo shout of American troops raising the flag in World War 2?

The island was called Iwo Jima on where the Americans troops raised the flag


How many army troops laned on Iwo Jima with the USMC?

In total 110,000 US military personnel were directly involved in the battle

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The genral who led allied troops in battles on the islands of bataan leyte and Iwo Jima was?

General Douglas MacArthur


First troops to iwo jima?

the army 7th division company H were the first to land and take iwo jima


Who commanded the allied troops in the battle of Iwo Jima?

Gen. Holland Mc Tyeire Smith. Farther of Modern Amphibious Warfare.


When did the first troops land in Iwo Jima?

February 19, 1945


What was the outcome at the battle of Iwo Jima?

Allied Forces won.


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.


Did the capturing of Iwo Jima and Okinawa open the door to a possible Allied invasion of Japan?

yes


Who fought in battle of Iwo Jima?

American Marines (God bless them) and Japanese troops.


Which was the first major victory for allied forces after the us entered the war?

a. the battle of the bulge b.the battle of lwo jima c. the battle of Sicily


Why was the allied takeover of Iwo Jima and Okinawa important?

So the allies can get closer to japan to stage attacks on them


Did the Japanese or the Americans win the battle of Iwo Jima?

The Americans and Allied Forces won the battle of Iwo Jima and most of the battles to take back the islands on the island hopping campaign.


What year did us troops land at Iwo Jima?

US Marines landed on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima February 19 - March 26, 1945 .