During word war ll, why did japan passionately defend jima ?

The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in February 1945. ... Despite its size, Iwo Jima was considered to have great tactical importance. There were two airfields on the island – under Japan's control; they could be used by Japanese fighter planes to attack American bombers on their flights to Japan.

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