Question

Why were so many Japanese lives lost in the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?

Answer 1

Answer:

C:

The Japanese commanders refused to surrender, even when the battle had been lost.

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Answer 2

The answer is C.  The Japanese were being slaughtered and yet the commanders still would not surrender because they thought that it would disappoint their families and ruin their honor. But in the end it just made the battle even more of an allied win. Hope this helps :)