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Island battle in which 4000 US Marines were killed famous for the rising of mt suribachi?
Iwo Jima..........................
Why did the marines fight to control suribachi before taking the rest of the island?
because there was bunkers and artillery on the mountain so if they take the mountain, they make it easier for the soldiers on the ground and to control a point on the mountain (like an over watch). also the American flag was raised there so that was important too.
Island battle in which 4000 US Marines were killed it is famous for the rising of the US flag over Mt Suribachi?
Battle of Iwo Jima
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.
Mount Suribachi is on what island?
Mount Suribachi is located on the island of Iwo Jima in Japan.
The Marines and Mount Surabachi?
During World War II, U.S. Marines fought fiercely to capture Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima. After several days of intense combat, Marines successfully scaled the mountain and raised the American flag, an image that became iconic and symbolized the valor and sacrifice of the Marines during the war. The battle for Mount Suribachi was a significant moment in the Pacific theater and contributed to the eventual U.S. victory.
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.
What event did Joseph Rosenthal capture in his famous photograph?
The flag raising by US Marines (and one Navy Corpsman) on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima ; see link below .
Where did the US marines plant the US flag?
The raised it in many places, but most famously during WWII, atop mount Mount Suribachi, on the Japanese held island of Iwo Jima.
What does the Iwo Jima statue represent?
Based on the equally famous World War II photograph taken soon after the actual incident, the famous 'Iwo Jima statue' represents the capturing of Mt. Suribachi -- the highest point on the island of Iwo Jima -- by American Marines. More largely, the statue is dedicated to all those Marines who have died in defense of their country since 1775.
Battle site of famous flag-raising?
Five Marines and 1 Navy corpsman raised a flag on Mount Suribachi located on the island of Iwo Jima. The photograph which later lead to a Marine memorial was taken by Joe Rosenthal.
When was last eruption of Mount Suribachi?
There are no recorded eruptions of Mount Suribachi, as it is not a volcanic mountain. It is actually a dormant volcano on the island of Iwo Jima in Japan.
