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Iwo Jima was so hard to capture because the Japanese had elaborate underground tunnels connecting to all parts of the island. Because of this the Japanese could go underground during bombing and also resupply easily they also could send there troops to where they were needed and take care of the wounded without risk of death or more wounded
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Why is the Iwo Jima picture so important?
The Iwo Jima flag picture is important only in that it was faked for publicity.
Why did the Allies capture so few Japanese soldiers when they attacked Iwo Jima?
So that they could not hide among to American population like they are now.
What year did US give Iwo Jima back to the Japanese?
it was 1968. the did it because they couldn't occupy every island in the pacific and the didn't need iwo jima, so the just returned it.
What is the Significance of Iwo Jima?
Iwo Jima, which means "Sulfur Island," was strategically important as an air base for fighter escorts supporting long-range bombing missions against mainland Japan.In other take off the legs of a cheetah how will he catch his prey. If and when America took/take control of Iwo Jima we can provide a emergency landing strip for crippled B-29's returning from bombing runs. Also it would provide the ability to conduct intensive air bombardment and to destroy the enemy's air and naval capabilities.To the Japanese leadership, the capture of Iwo Jima meant the battle for Okinawa, and the invasion of Japan itself, was not far off.
What did the Japanese do after iwo Jima was Lost?
After the Americans took over Iwo Jima, the Japanese had nothing left to them but Retreat. They took all the military force they had and went back to the closest base to Iwo Jima. Though the battle ended officially on March 26th, the Japanese surrendered on the 16th, but resistance remained until the 26th. 1,000 of the survivors were taken prisoner, while the remaining 1,000 or so went to the nearest base.
Did Japan have B29s in the battle of Iwo Jima?
Hmm. B-29 was an American bomber; not a Japanese. The US wanted to capture Iwo Jima so they could use the airstrips as a base for their B-29's and bomb Japan. But B-29's were not involved in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Why is the Iwo Jima picture so important?
The Iwo Jima flag picture is important only in that it was faked for publicity.
Why did the Allies capture so few Japanese soldiers when they attacked Iwo Jima?
So that they could not hide among to American population like they are now.
Why did allies capture so few Japanese soldiers when they attacked Iwo Jima?
So that they could not hide among to American population like they are now.
Was Iwo jima defended in ww2?
in 1945, so yes
What year did US give Iwo Jima back to the Japanese?
it was 1968. the did it because they couldn't occupy every island in the pacific and the didn't need iwo jima, so the just returned it.
What hill was the American flag on in Iwo Jima?
The hill's name is Mount Suribachi. The Japanese had dug entrenchments in the mountain, so the Americans had a hard time taking it.
Why is the Iwo Jima famous?
Iwo Jima is famouse because of the long, hard and deadly battles that were fought between the Allies and Japanese soldiers, naval people and the marines. It is considered one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two. It would take me a long time to explain all the details of the battles of IWO JIMA so I am adding some links so you can read the extremely lengthy details. It also was a place that taught the Allies how to fight the Japanese better at the next Islands. See related links below.
Where did American military planners decide to invade so b29s could be refueled?
Iwo Jima
Why was the allied takeover of Iwo Jima and Okinawa important?
So the allies can get closer to japan to stage attacks on them
What is the Significance of Iwo Jima?
Iwo Jima, which means "Sulfur Island," was strategically important as an air base for fighter escorts supporting long-range bombing missions against mainland Japan.In other take off the legs of a cheetah how will he catch his prey. If and when America took/take control of Iwo Jima we can provide a emergency landing strip for crippled B-29's returning from bombing runs. Also it would provide the ability to conduct intensive air bombardment and to destroy the enemy's air and naval capabilities.To the Japanese leadership, the capture of Iwo Jima meant the battle for Okinawa, and the invasion of Japan itself, was not far off.
What are the reasons the battle at Iwo Jima took so long?
the Japanese were so well dug in tunnels all over the island.
