What did the U.S. gain with the island even before the victory was complete?

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What did the U.S. gain with the island even before the victory was complete?

Before the U.S had gained control of the island of Iwo Jima and defeated the Japanese, what had the U.S. gained?

Asked by nicole a #179359 on 4/13/2011 7:36 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/3/2014 3:12 AM

On February 20, 1945, the 28th Marines secured the south end of Iwo Jima and moved onto take the summit of Suribachi. By the end of the day, the Marines controlled 1/3 of Iwo Jima and the Motoyama Airfield No. 1.

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