Battle for Iwo Jima (feb 14, 1945 – mar 26, 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.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 14, 1945
mar 26, 1945
~ 1 months and 10 days