"Raising the Flag on ___ Jima" (iconic photo of 1945) Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 26, 2024 · 40-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 26, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 26, 2024 · 40-Across · 3 letters
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a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945)
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