Ground fighting during this battle was prolonged due to Tadamichi Kuribayashi prohibiting banzai charges, and that commander also ordered an extensive series of tunnels to be dug.
Jacklyn Lucas became the youngest man since the Civil War to receive a Medal of Honor for his heroism in this battle. During this battle, the Bismarck Sea was sunk during a kamikaze attack. Men like Ira Hayes and John Bradley became famous for their participation in this battle thanks to (+) Joe Rosenthal. Ground fighting during this battle was prolonged due to Tadamichi Kuribayashi prohibiting banzai charges, and that commander also ordered an extensive series of tunnels to be dug. Some of the heaviest fighting in this battle took place on Meatgrinder Hill and Mount (*) Suribachi. For 10 points, name this early 1945 battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II on a "God-forsaken island", where several Marines famously raised a US flag.
Jacklyn Lucas became the youngest man since the Civil War to receive a Medal of Honor for his heroism in this battle.
Battle of {Iwo Jima} [or {Operation Detachment}]