The Marines did pay a dear price indeed to secure Iwo Jima. The Japanese, knowing how strategic Iwo was to the war, were totally committed to defending it and keeping it out of the hands of the allies.
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While I am not an expert on Iwo I did have an occasion to do some in-depth research it about and would love to share my findings with you. You can view my Iwo Jima page at: http://www.goodolddogs.com/raisedflag2.html
32 posted on 02/19/2005 8:50:31 AM PST by Zacs Mom
(Proud wife of a Marine! ... and purveyor of "rampant, unedited dialogue")
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