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Iwo Jima is a very small Japanese island approximately half way between the Marianas Island chain and the main Japanese islands. The Japanese have long considered it part of the "homeland", even though it is very isolated and distant from the main Japanese archipelago.
Historically, it is known for the major battle fought there in 1945 near the end of the Second World War. It was the first battle fought on "Japanese" home soil, and the outcome heavily influenced the thinking of Allied planners as to the cost and prospect of any Allied invasion of the main Japanese home islands.
It is particularly notable for the extremely heavy hand-to-hand combant between the US Marine Corps and the Imperial Japanese Army. Fighting was far more intense than Allied planners had expected, with very high casualty rates amongst the attacking US Marines, while the IJA died almost to the man. Approximate casualties were 7,000 dead/19,000 wounded for the Marines, and 18,000 killed/200 captured for the IJA.
The iconic picture (and perhaps most famous combat photo of all time) of several Marines raising the US flag was taken on top of the island's main mountain several days after fighting began, though the battle continued for several more weeks. This picture is the basis for the US Marine Corps War Memorial just outside Arlington National Cemetery.
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What is the title of IWO JIMA?
The island of Iwo Jima is known as "sulfur island" .
How long did Iwo Jima belong to japan?
Iwo Jima was a possession of Japan since about 1862.
When was The attle of Iwo Jima?
The battle of Iwo Jima officially ended on March 25,1945.
When was Letters from Iwo Jima released?
Letters from Iwo Jima was released on 12/20/2006.
How big is iwo jima in acres?
How big is Iwo Jima in acres
What is the title of IWO JIMA?
The island of Iwo Jima is known as "sulfur island" .
When was To the Shores of Iwo Jima created?
To the Shores of Iwo Jima was created in 1945.
How long did Iwo Jima belong to japan?
Iwo Jima was a possession of Japan since about 1862.
Who were the enemys in the battle of iwo jima?
Iwo Jima was fought by the United States and Japan
Why is iwo jima called sulfur island?
Iwo Jima is Japanese for Sulfur Island
What is the duration of Sands of Iwo Jima?
The duration of Sands of Iwo Jima is 1.67 hours.
What is the duration of Letters from Iwo Jima?
The duration of Letters from Iwo Jima is 2.35 hours.
What was the budget for Letters from Iwo Jima?
The Production Budget for Letters from Iwo Jima was $13,000,000.
When was Letters from Iwo Jima?
Letters from Iwo Jima was released on 12/20/2006.
When was The attle of Iwo Jima?
The battle of Iwo Jima officially ended on March 25,1945.
When was Sands of Iwo Jima created?
Sands of Iwo Jima was created on 1949-12-14.
