one veterans flew to the island of Iwo Jima , Japan , on Saturday . The 1945 battle was More than 30 of the bloodiest of World War 11 . Represents a major invasion and win for the U.S . The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month . About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died .
More than 30 veterans flew to the island of Iwo Jima , Japan , on Saturday . The 1945 battle was one of the bloodiest of World War 11 . Represents a major invasion and win for the U.S . The Battle of Iwojima lasted about a month . About 22,000 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. servicemen died .