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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.
Is there anywhere I can get in contact with any of the survivors of Iwo Jima?
My grandfather was a Marnie on Iwa Jima, but he died ten years ago.
Did American soldiers get awarded with any medals of honor for the battle of Iwo Jima?
No American soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for the battle of Iwo Jima, largely because no American soldiers fought the battle of Iwo Jima. (Marines get really mad if you call them soldiers, and Iwo Jima was a Marine action.) Twenty-three Marines and four sailors earned the Medal of Honor for this battle. Fourteen of the Medals were earned posthumously--the recipient died doing his heroic action. Only eighty-two Marines earned the Medal in all of World War II.
Why did the Japanese fight so hard at iwo Jima?
There are two reasons why America wanted to capture Iwo Jima. There were two airstrips on Iwo Jima and the Americans could use those to land broken B-29's that needed repairing. The other reason is that If the Americans are going to bomb japan, Iwo Jima would inform the main land of Japan and form a counter-strike. It was mandatory for the americans to take Iwo Jima, because if they didn't Hiroshima and Nagasaki would have been failures.
Where is the Iwo Jima statue memoralized?
It's called the "Marine Corps War Memorial" not the Iwo Jima statue and to be honest you have bad grammar (No offense) but if you want the location well it's in the U.S.A. N Meade St, Arlington, VA 22209. Any one can memorialize the statue any were I just memorized it a haft a second ago...then ten minutes later in my kitchen.
Why did the US need iwo jima?
Iwo Jima had three airfields on it, which allowed the United States to stage P-51 fighters there to escort the B-29 bombers to mainland Japan. It was also to act as an emergency landing spot for the B-29s, should they experience damage or mechanical failures. In hindsight, neither function turned out to be useful. No escorting P-51s ever flew out (the virtual annihiliation of the defending Japanese aircraft obviated any need for escorts), and only a couple of B-29s ever landed at Iwo Jima.
Did the US Army Rangers have an impact on Iwo Jima?
yesAnswerI don't think there was any Army Ranger battalion at Iwo Jima. This was a Marine amphibious landing. Now there were specialized troops within the Marines and some could have been called "rangers". At one time there was a Marine Paratroopers but these were quickly disbanded. My answer is No.The 6th Ranger Battalion did carry out the only successful POW rescue mission on the Phillipines.
Are there any worlds war 2 worlds starting with the letter I?
Iwo Jima was a famous battle during the war. Isoroku Yamamoto was a Japanese Admiral and commander in chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet.
What is the best war movie ever?
where eagles dare... by far- - I wouldn't call that much of a war movie than an action flick. - - candidates for best war movie ever are more like Letters from Iwo Jima, Platoon, Paths of Glory and Saving Pivate Ryan. - Any of these would probably pass as arguably the best war movies ever in my opinion. - although perhapes Iwo Jima isn't that much of a classic it's still very good.
What is the value of a Ronald Van Ruyckevelt Bronze Iwo Jima Collector Plate?
The value of a Ronald Van Ruyckevelt Bronze Iwo Jima Collector Plate can vary widely depending on factors such as its condition, rarity, and market demand. Generally, these plates may range from $20 to $100 or more. Collectors often assess them based on their edition number, packaging, and any accompanying documentation. For an accurate appraisal, it's best to consult recent sales or a professional appraiser.
Why did US forces obtain Iwo Jima?
Iwo Jima is roughly halfway between the Mariana Islands and the Japanese home Islands. The US 20th Air Force was based in the Marianas after they were captured in the summer of 1944, engaged in the strategic bombing of Japan, using B-29 heavy bombers. Iwo Jima is just big enough for a decent sized airfield. With Iwo Jima in Japanese hands, Japanese fighter planes could fly from it to attack the American bombers going to and coming from Japan. And the Japanese on Iwo could radio warnings to Japan that an raid was on the way, so the defenses could be prepared, anti-aircraft cannon manned, defending fighters in the air. Once Iwo was captured by the US these early warnings were no longer given to the Home Islands, and US fighter planes, which had a shorter range than the bombers, could be based on Iwo to escort and defend the bombers on the way in and out of Japan. [Further note: it turns out that fighter escorts were of very limited usefulness, as the almost total annihilation of the Japanese air defenses meant escorting fighters were unnecessary. Also, the early warning station on Iwo Jima was supplemented by others which were never attacked, so the loss of Iwo Jima did not impact the Japanese's early warning system at all.] But the main value of Iwo turned out to be as an emergency landing strip for bombers damaged over Japan, or experiencing mechanical troubles. It was nothing but vast open ocean between the Marianas and Japan, and any plane in trouble was going to go down in this vastness, and the crew would be very lucky to get picked up. About as many B-29 crewman were saved by using Iwo as an emergency landing strip as there were Marines killed taking the rock. [Note: the last paragraph is highly disputable - postwar analysis showed that the vast majority of "emergency" landings on Iwo Jima were not for real emergencies, and instead for training or minor issues. In addition, search-and-rescue operations in the region could easily have been handled from other small islands in the area, which were unoccupied by Japanese. So, the number of U.S. bomber crew lives saved by the Iwo Jima airfields is likely very, very few. Probably the best justification is for emergency landings for the atomic bomb missions, since a loss of either bomb due to plane malfunction would have been a huge blow, as replacing the a-bombs was a very time-consuming process. ]
Did the actor Lee Marvin fight on Iwo Jima?
No. My dad served in the 5th division and was on Iwo and has a book on every name that served on Iwo and Lee Marvin is not listed anywhere in any division that served there.Type your answer here...
