Iwo Jima
Region
Volcanic island in the Volcano Islands of Japan, taken by US Marines in 1945 after one of the hardest battles of the Pacific War.
Held by
- 1862 – May 2, 1947 Japan
- April 28, 1952 – June 25, 1968 United States
- since June 26, 1968 Japan
Events here 1
- February 19 – March 26, 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima