3h 30min, feb 19, 1945 y - Battle of Iwo Jima
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America vs. JapanIn the later days of the war, Americans wanted to bring a fall to the Japanese troops on island Iwo Jima. During this battle, most Japanese were intent on defeating the U.S. or die trying. 23,000+ Japanese either committed suicide or fought until the death during this battle, and only less than 220 surrendered, the death toll made this the costliest battle in marine corps history.
(Americans Killed - 5,885)
(Americans Wounded - 23,573)
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3h 30min, feb 19, 1945 y
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~ 79 years ago
