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Who were the U.S. Marines fighting against on Iwo Jima?

Japanese. The Japanese were an 'unseen' enemy on Iwo Jima, they built miles and miles of underground tunnels, bunkers, pillboxes, and even a seven- storey bunker inside Mount Suribachi.

What is the best known and most iconic event that happened on Iwo Jima?

The Flagraising. "The Flagraising" photograph, taken by Joe Rosenthal, is the most reproduced photo in the nation. The six flagraisers are (from left to right) front row- Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, John "Doc" Bradley, Harlon Block. Back row- Mike Strank (behind Sousley), Rene Gagnon (behind Bradley).

What does the raising of the flag represent?

The taking of Iwo Jima was in progress. Mount Suribachi was not fully secured but the Marines had made it up the mountain.

How many men were in the Flagraising photo?

6 & six. Left to right, front row- Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Jonh "Doc" Bradley, Harlon Block. Back row- Mike Strank (behind Soulsey), Rene Gagnon (behind Bradley).

Out of 22,000, how many Japanese were killed on Iwo Jima?

21,000. The Japanese that weren't killed by their enemy either committed suicide or (in only a couple of cases) surrendered.

What is the name of the mountain on Iwo Jima that absolutely had to be cut off in order to take over the island?

Mount Suribachi & Suribachi & Suri Bachi.

When the flagraising photo came out on February 25, 1945, it was instantly an American symbol but no one knew who the flagraisers were?

t. Even some time later only four of the six were identified. There are a lot of myths about the flagraising.

What day did the Marines land on Iwo Jima?

February 19, 1945. The battle lasted more than a month.

How many Americans died on Iwo Jima?

6,800.

When did the Japanese Empire finally surrender?

August 1945 & September 1945. And then WW2 was finally over!