feb 19, 1945 - Start of Iwo Jima Battle
Description:
Who: United States Marine Corps and Japanese Army
Where: Island of Iwo Jima
Why: Two airfields on that island that were under Japanese control and they could be used my japanese fighters to attack American bombers.
Significance: It was on of the final steps to winning a war.
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