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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.
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What year did US give Iwo Jima back to the Japanese?
it was 1968. the did it because they couldn't occupy every island in the pacific and the didn't need iwo jima, so the just returned it.
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.
How big is iwo jima in acres?
How big is Iwo Jima in acres
How many invasion ships at Iwo Jima?
450 ships were at Iwo Jima (both US and Japanese).
What is the title of IWO JIMA?
The island of Iwo Jima is known as "sulfur island" .
What was the us role in the battle of Iwo Jima?
the us role in the battle of iwo jima was to invade it defeat the Japanese and take it over
When did the US capture the Japanese Islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa were captured in early 1945.
What year did US give Iwo Jima back to the Japanese?
it was 1968. the did it because they couldn't occupy every island in the pacific and the didn't need iwo jima, so the just returned it.
Did the US gain control of Iwo Jima after the battle of Iwo Jima?
Yes until 1965 when we gave it back to japan
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.
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.
Who is the Iwo Jima dedicated to?
The Iwo Jima Memorial is dedicated to every US Marine who has given their life in the defense of their country .Semper Fidelis
What happened first battle of Stalingrad or battle of iwo jima?
The Battle (Campaign) of Stalingrad occurred before the US invasion at Iwo Jima.
What did Hitler do during Iwo Jima?
He didn't do anything. The battle for Iwo Jima was between the US and Japan. Adolf Hitler was the German leader.
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 .
How big is iwo jima in acres?
How big is Iwo Jima in acres
Where on the island did the Americans raise their flag in the battle of Iwo Jima?
The Marines raised the US flag on the top of Mt Suribachi in the Battle for Iwo Jima.
