The only air attack at this battle resulted in the sinking of the USS Bismarck Sea, and Major Howard Connor credited the Navajo code talkers for their victory at this battle.
The only air attack at this battle resulted in the sinking of the USS Bismarck Sea, and Major Howard Connor credited the Navajo code talkers for their victory at this battle. Also called Operation Detachment, one side's defense during this conflict was modeled after the Battle of Peleliu and was led by General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, while men such as Ira Hayes and John Bradley became famous for fighting in this battle thanks to the actions of (*) Joe Rosenthal. It was responsible for one-third of all Marine Corps casualties during World War II, and of the 22,000 Japanese forces, only 216 were taken prisoner. For ten points, identify this island invasion which was immortalized by a photo showing soldiers on Mount Suribachi raising the U.S. Flag.
The only air attack at this battle resulted in the sinking of the USS Bismarck Sea, and Major Howard Connor credited the Navajo code talkers for their victory at this battle.
Battle of {Iwo Jima} (accept {Operation Detachment} early)