World War 2 By zradcliff@icloud.com Feb 23, 1945 Marines raise the US flag on Mt Suribachi during battle for Iwo Jima Iwo Jima is one of the most remembered battles in WW2 and it was a turning point in the war in Asia The United States invaded Iwo Jima in hopes to end the Japanese imperial army Apr 25, 1945 American allies meet up with their Russian allies US and Russia meet up at Elbe river as allies