IwoJimaFlag

On February 23rd, 1945, 6 United States Marines raised the flag on Mount Suribachi of Iwo Jima Island showing the capture of that mountain a goal that was met 4 days after the battle had started, the battle continued for many days until Iwo Jima was secure 31 days later on March 26th, 1945.

Figures in Picture.

Ira Hayes. Franklin Sousley. Michael Strank. John Bradley.media type="youtube" key="zvFzbD5OH9Q" height="385" width="480" align="left" Rene Gagnon. Harlon Block.