1944 ⟶ Bombardment of Iwo Jima Begins

The softening-up bombardment of Iwo Jima begins.
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1945

💣 Bombardment of Iwo Jima Begins

The softening-up bombardment of Iwo Jima begins.⟶
Bombardment of Iwo Jima Begins (1944)
Pacific TheaterIsland HoppingPre-Invasion BombardmentUSMCStrategic BombingBattle of Iwo Jima

🏝️ Operation Flintlock Begins in the Marshall Islands

Operation Flintlock began, as American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. United States troops also invade Majuro, Marshall Islands.⟶
Operation Flintlock Begins in the Marshall Islands (1944)
Operation FlintlockMarshall IslandsPacific TheaterUS offensiveKwajalein Atollisland hoppingJapanese defensesstrategic bombing

💣 American Naval Bombardment of Iwo Jima

The American navy bombards Iwo Jima in preparation for an invasion.⟶
American Naval Bombardment of Iwo Jima (1945)
Iwo JimaBombardmentPacific TheaterUS NavyMilitaryInvasionNaval WarfarePreparation

🪖 US Marines Invade Iwo Jima

U.S. Marines invade Iwo Jima.⟶
US Marines Invade Iwo Jima (1945)
Iwo JimainvasionUS MarinesPacific Theaterisland hoppingBattle of Iwo JimaJapanese resistancestrategic importance

🚩 US Marines Raise Flag on Iwo Jima

U.S. Marines raise the American flag on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima.⟶
US Marines Raise Flag on Iwo Jima (1945)
Iwo Jimaflag raisingiconic imageUS MarinesPacific TheaterpropagandaBattle of Iwo Jimasymbolism

🇯🇵 Iwo Jima Secured

Iwo Jima is finally secured after a month's fighting, in the war's only Marine battle where the number of American casualties is larger than the Japanese's. Sporadic fighting will continue as isolated Japanese fighters emerge from caves and tunnels.⟶
Pacific TheaterIwo JimaBattleUS MarinesJapanAmerican CasualtiesIsland HoppingMilitary Victory