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Why were the battles on the islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa significant to the Americans?

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After weeks of brutal fighting in harsh jungle conditions on both islands, the Allies stood their ground and won both battles. These were major victories for the Allies that turned the tide of war in the Pacific theater.
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