Which tiny volcanic island was the site of a famous flag-raising photo and some of the bloodiest fighting in Marine Corps history?
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Correct answer: Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was targeted because its airfields could support B-29 bombers. The Japanese defenders fought from a vast network of tunnels, resulting in nearly 26,000 American casualties.
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