Photos were taken of two flag-raisings on Iwo Jima . The first was in 1945, when the U.S. Navy and Marines landed to take control of the island. What made Iwo Jima such a terrible battleground , even within the context of the many tough campaigns of the Pacific Theater ? One photo became iconic , representing tragedy and triumph of the war .
Photos were taken of two flag-raisings on Iwo Jima . The first was in 1945, when the U.S. Navy and Marines landed to take control of the island. One photo became iconic , representing tragedy and triumph of the war .