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252. Iwo Jima: Eight Square Miles of Hell

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The Battle for Iwo Jima: Strategy and Struggle

This chapter explores the strategic importance of Iwo Jima in the Pacific War, focusing on its impact on American bombing campaigns against Japan. It discusses the Japanese defensive tactics employed during the battle, highlighting General Kurubayashi's innovative underground strategies against the U.S. Marine Corps. The chapter also addresses the harsh conditions and challenging terrain of the island that shaped the fierce engagement between American and Japanese forces.

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