It was part of the "Island-Hopping" strategy .
the us role in the battle of iwo jima was to invade it defeat the Japanese and take it over
Iwo Jima quite possibly resulted in the most inspiring photograph ever taken during WWII, the US Fighting Men raising "Old Glory" atop Mt. Surabachi.
Iwo Jima and Okinawa were captured in early 1945.
The airfield.
Yes until 1965 when we gave it back to japan
The American flag was raised atop Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
The Iwo Jima Memorial is dedicated to every US Marine who has given their life in the defense of their country .Semper Fidelis
Yes, there were thousands of United States military personnel at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
He didn't do anything. The battle for Iwo Jima was between the US and Japan. Adolf Hitler was the German leader.
The Battle (Campaign) of Stalingrad occurred before the US invasion at Iwo Jima.
US Marines landed on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima February 19 - March 26, 1945 .
How big is Iwo Jima in acres