Iwoto Island

Iwoto Island

Photo taken on March 29, 2025, shows a discarded tank on Iwoto Island, a World War II battleground in the Pacific Ocean. Japan and the United States fought a fierce battle on the island, previously known as Iwojima, resulting in the deaths of about 21,900 Japanese and 7,000 U.S. soldiers.

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  • ILEA004277197
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  • 2025/4/07 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2025 Kyodo News
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  • 3968 × 2726 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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  • 1.71(MB)*
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