US forces landing on the shores of Iwo Jima, February 1945. [1080×1337]
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US forces landing on the shores of Iwo Jima, February 1945. [1080×1337]
by OkRespect8490
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Very cool picture. My grandfather served during the war on an LCI and was at Iwo Jima.
The smaller ship at the bottom of the picture is an LCI. I think the others are LSTs.
The summit of that hill in the background is the location of that famous flag raising photo.