Monday, February 23, 1970

1945: The Marines at Mt Suribachi

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Back in 1945 or many years ago, the battle of Iwo Jima was in full force.  

Taking the island of Iwo Jima was essential to the Pacific strategy.   

The island became an important post for future B-29 bombing missions against the Japanese mainland.
  
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