This battle was codenamed Operation Detachment. The USS Bismarck Sea was sunk during this battle, which saw stubborn and resistance by Tadamichi Kuribayashi and loose volcanic ash frustrate the advance of Holland Smith's troops. The capture of Mount Suribachi was a key moment in this battle, and was famously depicted in a photograph by Joe Rosenthal. For 10 points, name this World War II battle in the Pacific Theatre which featured a famous flag raising by US Marines.
This battle was codenamed Operation Detachment. The USS Bismarck Sea was sunk during this battle, which saw stubborn and resistance by Tadamichi Kuribayashi and loose volcanic ash frustrate the advance of Holland Smith's troops. The capture of Mount Suribachi was a key moment in this battle, and was famously depicted in a photograph by Joe Rosenthal. For 10 points, name this World War II battle in the Pacific Theatre which featured a famous flag raising by US Marines.
This battle was codenamed Operation Detachment. The USS Bismarck Sea was sunk during this battle, which saw stubborn and resistance by Tadamichi Kuribayashi and loose volcanic ash frustrate the advance of Holland Smith's troops.
Battle of {Iwo Jima}