Iwo

Definitions of Iwo
  1. noun
    a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of Iwo Jima in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945)
    synonyms: Iwo Jima, invasion of Iwo
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    amphibious assault
    an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships
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