Victory site of March 1945 Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 16, 1997 · 48-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 16, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 16, 1997 · 48-Across · 7 letters
IWOJIMA0 of 7 letters revealed
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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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