Question

during world war ii, why did japan strongly and passionately defend iwo jima? it was a strategic island in the philippines. it was a strategic base from which to attack australia. it was considered part of the japanese homeland. it was the only island that british forces had not captured.

Explanation:

Iwo Jima was a volcanic island in the Pacific, not in the Philippines, not a base to attack Australia, and not related to British - captured islands. It was considered part of the Japanese homeland, so Japan defended it strongly.

Answer:

It was considered part of the Japanese homeland.