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In preparation for the attacks...

history · 03 January 1945 · 79 years ago

In preparation for the attacks on Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and mainland Japan, Admiral Nimitz was given command of all involved naval forces, while General MacArthur was placed in command of all ground forces. 

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