Why were the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa important?

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1. How many US soldiers died on Iwo Jima?
2. Where is the Iwo Jima Memorial Statue located?
3. What is the significance of the Iwo Jima Memorial?
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5. Were there any Marines at D Day?
6. What was significant about the battle of Iwo Jima?
7. What happened during the battle of Iwo Jima?
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9. Is the Iwo Jima memorial open?
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