Battle for Iwo Jima (14 févr. 1945 – 26 mars 1945)
Description:
The Battle: U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, after months of naval and air bombardment. The Japanese defenders of the island were dug into bunkers deep within the volcanic rocks. Approximately 70,000 U.S. Marines and 18,000 Japanese soldiers took part in the battle.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
14 févr. 1945
26 mars 1945
~ 1 months and 10 days