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noun
A bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945).
synonyms: invasion of Iwo, Iwo Jima.
is an instance of: amphibious assault.
is a part of: Second World War, World War 2, World War II.
domain region: Pacific, Pacific Ocean.
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