Iwo Jima Research Paper
The Battle of Iwo Jima
26,038. That’s how many wounded, missing, or killed Americans in the battle of Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima, which means Sulfur Island, was very important as an air base for fighter escorts making long-range bombing missions against Japan - (First paragraph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz). The tiny island had taken America over one month to take. The Marines lost 6,891 men killed and 18,070 wounded. Out of the 22,000 Japanese soldiers on the island, only 212 were taken prisoners. Although it was a long battle, the U.S.A. prevailed on March 26, 1945.
Just south of Japan lies a small but critical island during WWII. This island is called Iwo Jima. The U.S.A. invaded this land for a close landing and refueling strip for planes …show more content…
servicemen raising the American flag on top of mount Suribachi. Suribachi was a big hill where U.S. troops had their last fight to conquer the island. The general public understands that this image symbolizes patriotism and valor, even though the picture’s scene decreases the actual experience that the troops encountered. Operation Detachment (code name for the invasion) was the largest marine corps operation ever. The battle of Iwo Jima was brutal and devastating. The U.S. suffered more casualties than Japan but the U.S. still succeeded. Thank you and remember the troops from the battle of Iwo Jima.
Works Cited http://www.ww2gyrene.org/Spotlight4_thecost.htm Author: Mark Flowers, Copyright: 2004 Title: World War II Gyrene http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/battleiwojima.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A, Title: The Navy Department Library http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/iwojimamemorial.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A Title: a view on cities http://www.duncanwebsiteservices.com/Goin_Jessie/B-29Facts.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A, Title: B-29 Goin’ Jessie http://www.historynet.com/worth-the-cost-justificaton-of-iwo-jima-invasion.htm Author: Weider History Group, Copyright: 2012, Title:
26,038. That’s how many wounded, missing, or killed Americans in the battle of Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima, which means Sulfur Island, was very important as an air base for fighter escorts making long-range bombing missions against Japan - (First paragraph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz). The tiny island had taken America over one month to take. The Marines lost 6,891 men killed and 18,070 wounded. Out of the 22,000 Japanese soldiers on the island, only 212 were taken prisoners. Although it was a long battle, the U.S.A. prevailed on March 26, 1945.
Just south of Japan lies a small but critical island during WWII. This island is called Iwo Jima. The U.S.A. invaded this land for a close landing and refueling strip for planes …show more content…
servicemen raising the American flag on top of mount Suribachi. Suribachi was a big hill where U.S. troops had their last fight to conquer the island. The general public understands that this image symbolizes patriotism and valor, even though the picture’s scene decreases the actual experience that the troops encountered. Operation Detachment (code name for the invasion) was the largest marine corps operation ever. The battle of Iwo Jima was brutal and devastating. The U.S. suffered more casualties than Japan but the U.S. still succeeded. Thank you and remember the troops from the battle of Iwo Jima.
Works Cited http://www.ww2gyrene.org/Spotlight4_thecost.htm Author: Mark Flowers, Copyright: 2004 Title: World War II Gyrene http://www.history.navy.mil/library/online/battleiwojima.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A, Title: The Navy Department Library http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/iwojimamemorial.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A Title: a view on cities http://www.duncanwebsiteservices.com/Goin_Jessie/B-29Facts.htm Author: N/A, Copyright: N/A, Title: B-29 Goin’ Jessie http://www.historynet.com/worth-the-cost-justificaton-of-iwo-jima-invasion.htm Author: Weider History Group, Copyright: 2012, Title: