In the aftermath of the battle , American casualties lined the beach and floated in the surf .
All told , nearly 6,400 Japanese , Koreans and Americans died on the tiny island in 76 hours of fighting .
In the aftermath of the battle , Americans casualties lined the beach and floated in the surf .
All told , nearly 6,400 Japanese , Koreans and Americans died on the tiny island in 76 hours of fighting .