The battle of Iwo Jima lasted from Feb. 19 to March 26, 1945, as the United States tried to take control of a key strategic point to advance to mainland Japan. Despite expectations by the U.S ...

IWO-TO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II's bloodiest battles. Naruhito ...

The tiny island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean lies around ... became one of the most famous photos of World War II, and the battle has inspired numerous books and movies. Efforts to find ...