Question

Why did the U.S. want to eliminate Japanese control of Iwo Jima?

Question 2 options:

The U.S. hoped to decrease Japanese morale and turn the tides of war.


To eliminate attacks on U.S. planes and to use as a base.


To launch aquatic attacks from the island


They hoped to hide atomic bombs to attack large Japanese cities.

Answer 1

In explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

It was the first major battle of World War II to take place on Japanese homeland. The island of Iwo Jima was a strategic location because the US needed a place for fighter planes and bombers to land and take off when attacking Japan.

Answer 2

To eliminate attacks on U.S. planes and to use as a base.

Step-by-step explanation:

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