The Battle of Iwo Jima began on Feb. 19, 1945, as thousands of Marines landed on a beach of volcanic ash in the Pacific. For five weeks, Marines, Navy Corpsmen and Seabees fought for control of the heavily-fortified island. Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams recalls the battle. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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1.4M views · 7.7K reactions | On Feb. 19, 1945, 70,000 Marines and sailors invaded a tiny island in the Pacific called Iwo Jima. It was the beginning of a bloody 36-day battle that has helped define America's Corps. | Marine Corps Times | Facebook

Remembering the Battle of Iwo Jima From February to March 1945, three U.S. Marine divisions launched a fierce assault against the heavily defended Japanese-occupied island of Iwo Jima. For 36 grueling days, the battled raged, marked by vicious combat where every inch gained came at an immense cost. By the battle's end, nearly 7,000 American service members had given their lives, and almost 20,000 more were wounded in the struggle for victory. We honor all those who served and sacrificed during t