The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy landed on Feb. 19, 1945, and later captured the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II. 27 Medal of Honors were awarded for the actions of Marines and sailors during the battle.
The Battle of Iwo Jima
Posted on Apr 28, 2020 7:25 PM EDT
The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy landed on Feb. 19, 1945, and later captured the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II. 27 Medal of Honors were awarded for the actions of Marines and sailors during the battle.