USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (AP)

In February 1945, 850 square miles of volcanic rock became the most strategically important island in the South Pacific. From Iwo Jima heavy bombers would be able to raid Japanese cities almost at will. Even with its overwhelming military might, the Americans would have to pay a heavy price for such a seemingly small island.

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Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm)