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During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?

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They were preventing America from planting the 1st flag during the battle of Iwo Jima on Japan home land.
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Japan strongly and passionately defended two Jima because it was considered part of the Japanese homeland.

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