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Iwo Jima

March 26, 1945

In spite of heavy casualties, together the Navy and the Marines won the battle at Iwo Jima.  The following is an account of the battle.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/pacific-harry-george/

What does this mean for you?

Civilian Draft-Age Male:  Why is a win in the Pacific Theater also good for those fighting in Europe?

Enlisted Male: Why was Iwo Jima such an important win?

Female on the Homefront: What kind of feelings does the photograph of the flag being raised over Iwo Jima evoke in you and others on the homefront?