For 10 points, name this February 19 to March 25, 1945 struggle immortalized by the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi.
After the San Francisco Examiner criticized the tactics used by the Fifth Amphibious Corps in this battle, the newspaper's offices were stormed by Marines seeking an apology. Within the first 18 hours of engagement, the Americans suffered 5312 casualties when encountering the 21,000 Japanese defending the island, all but 1000 of whom died. For 10 points, name this February 19 to March 25, 1945 struggle immortalized by the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi.
After the San Francisco Examiner criticized the tactics used by the Fifth Amphibious Corps in this battle, the newspaper's offices were stormed by Marines seeking an apology.
Battle of {Iwo Jima} [or {Operation Detachment}]