Iwo Jima Assault Overview

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the U.S. to capture Iwo Jima?

What impact did the U.S. air superiority have on Japanese defensive strategies?

What was the primary objective of the Japanese defensive strategy during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

How did the Japanese defensive strategy evolve between the battles of the Central Pacific in 1943 and 1944 and the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Which U.S. Marine division was NOT part of the V Amphibious Corps during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

What was the approximate number of U.S. service members involved in the assault on Iwo Jima?

Which of the following was the primary force responsible for providing logistical support to the U.S. forces during Operation Detachment?

What was the significance of the airfields on Iwo Jima for the U.S. forces?

What was the primary objective of the Japanese forces on Iwo Jima?

What tactic did General Kuribayashi discourage his subordinates from using?

What geographical feature of Iwo Jima aided the Japanese defense?

What was the primary reason behind the Japanese decision to evacuate all civilians from Iwo Jima?

What significant lesson did General Kuribayashi draw from the Battle of Peleliu?

What was the shape of Iwo Jima?

Which of the following beaches were used by the Americans in the assault on Iwo Jima?

What is the name of the dormant volcano on Iwo Jima?

What was the primary objective of Operation Detachment?

What was the main reason for targeting Iwo Jima in the Pacific theater strategy?

What was the target date for the Luzon operation?

Which of the following was NOT a key location targeted in the Pacific campaign following the Luzon operation?

What strategic advantage did the Bonins-Volcano group offer to the Allies?

What role did the U.S. Army Air Forces play in the decision to target Iwo Jima?

What was the significance of the Bonins and Ryukus island chains in the context of the Pacific campaign?

What impact did the Japanese radar site on Iwo Jima have on B-29 bombing missions?

What was the primary purpose of the Navy underwater demolition teams on Iwo Jima?

What was the result of the air raids on Japanese fortifications prior to the Iwo Jima invasion?

How long did Task Force 52 manage to provide effective shore bombardment during the Iwo Jima operation?

What were the Marines' feelings towards the decision made by Spruance to detach Task Force 58?

At what time did the first assault wave land on Iwo Jima?

What issue did Task Force 52 cite for not carrying out a concentrated bombardment as requested?

What effect did the sudden volume and accuracy of the Japanese artillery have during the assault?

What did the Marines originally hope for prior to the landings on Iwo Jima?

What was the approximate width of the beachhead concentrated by the Marines?

Which Marine division commenced assault on Mount Suribachi?

What type of support did Navy destroyers provide during the operation?

What was the estimated percentage of pre-assault strength lost by many Marine rifle companies by the end of D+1?

What was the main armament used by small teams of Marines to destroy Japanese strongpoints?

During which dates did U.S. forces begin making significant advances against Japanese forces?

What is described as the only kamikaze attack during the operation?

What did the amphibious landing area consist of in terms of its general shape?

What was the fate of General Kuribayashi on March 23, 1945?

What limitation did the Japanese radar station have during the battle?

How challenging was it for U.S. escort fighters to operate from Iwo Jima?

What was the total number of U.S. casualties during Operation Detachment?

How many Medals of Honor were awarded to Marines and Sailors for their actions at Iwo Jima?

What was Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's observation regarding the valor displayed in the battle?

How many downed U.S. aviators were rescued by aircraft from Iwo Jima?

What was the operational effectiveness of the airfield on Iwo Jima as perceived by the Japanese prior to Operation Detachment?