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those locations were important to the Japanese, so when the US took those islands, it was a turning point in the war
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Why were the battles of two iwo jima and okinawa important?
those locations were important to the Japanese, so when the US took those islands, it was a turning point in the war
What two islands off the coast of Japan did the US capture?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa
The last two heavily defended Japanese islands conquered?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
The last two stops on the American island hopping campaign in the Pacific were?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Pacific island captured by the US in 1945?
The last two islands captured in the Pacific in 1945, were also the bloodiest; Iwo Jima & Okinawa.
Why did the allies want to conquer the islands of Iwo Jima and okinawa?
The military importance of the Battle of Iwo Jima has been debated since World War II ended, as the costly U.S. victory over the Japanese did not lead to a clearly improved strategic situation. Given the famous photograph of U.S. soldiers raising a flag atop the Japanese stronghold (which inspired in turn a monument still standing in Arlington, Virginia), the battle has undeniably become an important symbol for American valor, teamwork, and success.
What was the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?
The battle for the island of Iwo Jima took place in February and March of 1945 and was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater. Resulting in an American victory over the Japanese defenders, it was soon followed by an invasion of the island of Okinawa (and several smaller islands nearby) in April of 1945. This battle, too, resulted in an Allied victory, yet at great cost to both sides.
Name two famous battles during war world 2?
Battle of Iwo Jima, Battle of Midway, Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Britain, and Battle of Hong Kong are battles of World War 2.
Why is the Iwo Jima famous?
Iwo Jima is famouse because of the long, hard and deadly battles that were fought between the Allies and Japanese soldiers, naval people and the marines. It is considered one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two. It would take me a long time to explain all the details of the battles of IWO JIMA so I am adding some links so you can read the extremely lengthy details. It also was a place that taught the Allies how to fight the Japanese better at the next Islands. See related links below.
The last two heavily defended Japanese islands conquered by the US in 1945?
The last two Islands captured and freed were Okinawa and the Philippines. See attached link below. Thank you.The Philippines were an island nation, not a single island. The last two islands that the Allies invaded were Okinawa (oak-nah-wah) and Iwo Jima. (woe-jim-uh)
What were two of the most difficult Japanese islands for the Allies to conquer in World War 2?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa - the closer to Japan the Allies came the stronger the resistance . (The US had difficult times at Guadacanal , Tarawa and Peleliu.)
What important battles were fought in Japan?
Okinawa was the only Japanese land that had the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater. The allies bombed Japan many times and the Airmen had to fight in the air over Japan. The two Atom bombs dropped on Japan went unchallenged.
