feb 19, 1945 - Battle of Iwo Jima
Description:
The Battle of Iwo Jima was an underdog between U.S. Marines and Japan in early 1945. the island of Iwo Jima had three airfields that could serve as a staging area for a potential invasion of Japan. Marines invaded the island on February 19, 1945, and the Battle of Iwo Jima lasted for five weeks.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 19, 1945
Now
~ 80 years ago