The descendants of fishermen and farmers evacuated from Iwo Jima shortly before it became the site of a key battle during World War II have stepped up their campaign to be permitted to live on the ...

23, more than 50 World War II veterans and community members gathered to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the first U.S. flag raised on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

February 19th was the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Iwo Jima. A godawful experience for those involved as it was the only battle in the Pacific where America lost more men than did the defenders ...

Another pivotal moment in the conflict that defined a generation and posed an existential threat to freedom marks its 80th anniversary in 2025 – the Battle of Iwo Jima.

But if one had to nominate a particular group of WWII American fighting men for the title of “Greatest of the Greatest Generation,” then the troops who fought at Iwo Jima certainly have to be ...

(Mainichi/Toshio Kurihara) TOKYO -- Japan's land ministry has clarified that there is no law prohibiting former residents of Ioto Island (Iwo Jima) from returning to the island as they are seeking ...

We continue to reflect on them because they forever changed the course of history. Another pivotal moment in the conflict that defined a generation and posed an existential threat to freedom marks its ...

80 years ago, one of the most brutal battles of World War II took place on the island of Iwo Jima. The Battle of Iwo Jima has been etched into history as one of the deadliest and most significant ...

On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines teamed up for what would become one of the most iconic photos in American history. Marines fighting on Iwo Jima scaled Mount Suribachi and worked together to push up ...

BOULDER, Colo. — Sunday marks 80 years since U.S. Marines captured Mount Suribachi and hoisted the American flag at Iwo Jima. The move was a symbol of hope and freedom during a tough battle and ...

Roughly 70,000 U.S. soldiers fought to take Iwo Jima. More than 6,500 were killed. Of the 20,000 or so Japanese defending the island, about 19,000 were killed in combat.