Iwo Jima Echoes as Island Eyes Return to Japanese Rule
AP reports on Iwo Jima where ruined landing craft lie on the beach and ground littered with rifles and ammunition. Veterans recall the island’s grim memory and debate whether it should be returned to Japan, with many arguing Americans paid a heavy price and the flag-raising site remains a symbolic reminder.
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