In early 1945, there were two major island battles: The Battle of Iwo Jima (16 February to 26 March): Of approximately 21,000 Japanese defenders, only 216 survived.
I starten af 1945, var der to større øslag: Slaget om Iwo Jima (16. februar til 26. marts): hvoraf omkring 21.000 japanske forsvare, overlevede kun 216.