During the gruesome Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945, American casualties had reached more than 26,000 including approximately 6,800 deaths, while Japanese fatalities reached more than 22,000. Members of the 18th Wing History Office gave Airmen from the 18th Maintenance Group a tour of the island of Iwo To, Japan, formerly known as Iwo Jima, in an effort to further their military education. Though the infamous battle site has changed its name to Iwo To since the war, the island has shown little to no other changes since the invasion more than 67 years ago. To this day the scars of war have been preserved in untouched, destroyed pill boxes and rusted weapons still lying around - some still dangerous - as well as monuments dedicated to the fallen heroes of both countries. (U.S. Air Force photos/ Airman 1st Class Maeson L. Elleman)
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