During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?

+ It was a strategic island in the Philippines.

+ It was a strategic base from which to attack Australia.

+ It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.

+ It was the only island that British forces had not captured.

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Jason Solomon

12 January, 03:40

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Holly Mcconnell · Answer 1

It was considered to be a part of Japanese homeland

During World War II, why did Japan strongly and passionately defend Iwo Jima?+ It was a strategic island in the Philippines.+ It was a strategic base from which to attack Australia.+ It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.+ It was the only island that British forces had not captured.