Iwoto Island

Iwoto Island

File photo taken on Oct. 30, 2023, shows 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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