Rosslyn in Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle For Iwo Jima
The Japanese were well prepared for this battle and would defend the island to their death. The Marines had the ability to take the island but, the question was, at what cost?
The battle for Iwo Jima lasted from February 19 to March 26, 1945. Over 70,000 troops, mostly Marines, engaged over 21,000 Japanese defenders. Nearly 20,000 Marines and sailors were wounded and almost 7,000 killed during the battle. Only 1,100 Japanese troops survived. The capture of Iwo Jima produced immediate benefits to the strategic bombing campaign. By war's end, 2,400 B-29s made forced landings on the island.
Erected by The National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1742.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 53.453′ N, 77° 4.252′ W. Marker was in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. It was in Rosslyn. Marker was on Marshall Drive near Richmond Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Something More Than A Statue (a few steps from this marker); A Legacy Older than the Republic (a few steps from this marker); Here We Remember Them All (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Marine Corps War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); And How Will You Remember Them? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marines' Fiercest Fighting of World War II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missions Critical (about 300 feet away); A Split Second Made Immortal (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a new one named The Marines’ Fiercest Fighting of World War II (see nearby markers).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on January 24, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on January 28, 2008, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 6. submitted on September 8, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.