Japanese POW taken at Iwo Jima, Mar 1945

Caption     Japanese POW taken at Iwo Jima, Mar 1945 ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
Identification Code   NH 104585
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Photo Size 605 x 747 pixels
Photos at Same Place Iwo Jima, Japan
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
31 Aug 2010 05:17:35 PM

The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted 35 days.

US Casualities and Losses:

6,822 Killed
2,648 Combat Fatigue 19,217 Wounded


Japanese Losses:

17,845 to 18,375 Killed
1,083 Pow's
216 Captured

Did you know...

The last two Japanese soldiers surrendered
on Iwo Jima in 1951.

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