Battle of Iwo Jima

On 19 Feb 1945, Americans invaded a small speck of an island heavily fortified by Japanese forces. The ensuing battle was among the bloodiest engagements, and some of the images from Iwo Jima became symbols of the Pacific War.

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"With Germany arming at breakneck speed, England lost in a pacifist dream, France corrupt and torn by dissension, America remote and indifferent... do you not tremble for your children?"

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