What was the primary purpose of the airfields mentioned in the text?
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: BUILDING AIRFIELD
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The video discusses the expansion of airfields to accommodate America's heavy bombers, highlighting the rapid construction by engineering units. The airfield's strategic importance as an emergency base for B29 bombers is emphasized, with over 850 damaged B29s landing safely. Additionally, the airfield served as a base for fighter planes, enabling raids on Japan with reduced hazards due to fighter cover.
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How did Marine engineering units and Navy construction battalions contribute to the airfields?
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What was the significance of the airfields for the US military operations in Japan?
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What type of aircraft were able to use the airfields to reach Japan?
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How did fighter cover impact the raids on Japan?
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