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A February 1945 aerial photograph showing the amphibious assault of Iwo Jima by US Marines. The island's dominant geographical feature, Mt Suribachi, can be seen looming above the invasion beaches. The battle of Iwo Jima, won by the US but with high casualties, was part of WWII's Pacific War against Japan (1941-45).
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APA Style
Museums, I. W. (2026, August 26). Amphibious Assault, Iwo Jima. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22063/amphibious-assault-iwo-jima/
Chicago Style
Museums, Imperial War. "Amphibious Assault, Iwo Jima." World History Encyclopedia, August 26, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22063/amphibious-assault-iwo-jima/.
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Museums, Imperial War. "Amphibious Assault, Iwo Jima." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Aug 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22063/amphibious-assault-iwo-jima/.
