Battle of Iwo Jima Most Effective Weapon Were the Marines Themselves

The Marine Corps' most effective weapon on Iwo Jima
Stars and Stripes
Published on Feb 20, 2015

Retired Lt. Gen. Lawrence Snowden, who landed on Iwo Jima in the second wave of the 1945 battle, talks about the most effective weapon the Marine Corps had there: The Marines themselves.

The Battle of Iwo Jima: 70 years later

Seventy years ago, more than 20,000 U.S. Marines stormed the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. It would turn out to be one of the bloodiest World War II battles in the Pacific theater. This week, veterans of that battle are gathering in Washington, D.C. for anniversary events.

On Monday, Feb. 23, Stars and Stripes will mark the anniversary with a special interactive web page.