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invasion of Iwo

DEFINITIONS OF: invasion of Iwo

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n a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945)

Synonyms:
Iwo, Iwo Jima
Example of:
amphibious assault
an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships
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