MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: VICTORY

The transcript discusses the significant human cost the US paid during the battle for Iwo Gima, highlighting the loss of 5563 Marines and 982 sailors, along with 19,000 wounded. This battle was part of the US's broader global involvement, which came at a high price.

What was the extent of the United States' global influence as mentioned in the video?

• Limited to the Pacific region

• Confined to North America

• Dominated the entire world

• Focused on Europe

What was the geographical feature of the island for which the US paid a high price?

• A mountain range

• A volcanic ash heap

• A forest

• A desert

How many Marines lost their lives in the battle for Iwo Jima?

• 5,563

• 6,000

• 4,000

• 7,500

How many sailors were killed during the battle?

• 982

• 500

• 750

• 1,200

What was the total number of wounded men in the battle for Iwo Jima?

• 21,000

• 19,000

• 17,000

• 15,000