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um they already had it the us invaded it

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Q: Why did the Japanese want the island of Iwo Jima?
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Why is iwo jima called sulfur island?

Iwo Jima is Japanese for Sulfur Island


Who was iwo jama?

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On what Japanese island did US Marines raise old glory?

The American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.


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What was true of the battle if iwo jima?

The battle of Iwo Jima was a battle between the Americans, and the Japanese on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima. The U.S. tried to capture the island as a base. A famous picture was taken there of 5 American soldiers raising an American flag on the island.


How many Japanese survived the Battle of Iwo Jima?

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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 .


When was The attle of Iwo Jima?

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What war was the Battle of Iwo Jima fought?

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