Key Figures
General Holland Smith - Came up with plan to "Take over" Iwo Jima. He also led the MArine V Amphibious corps. It was a very important marine group.
Significance |
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance - Came up with the overall invasion plan.
Other Key figures: Vice Admiral - Richmond Kelly Turner Rear Admiral - Harry W. Will |
The island Iwo Jima belonged to Japan and stored their weapons for the war including 600 japanese guns. Also this island had 3 airfields which provided the United States with a way to launch bombs directly in the Japanese mainland. In later years these landing strips provided for emergency landing for the United States.