Short Term Effects: The U.S. wins the Batttle! The win was bitter sweet, but mostly sweet. The U.S. did win the battle which was a big accomplishment, this resulted in a new air base, but the U.S lost many men. The casualties on both sides were very great. The Japanese has very good defense, the battle should have been a blow out since the U.S. greatly out numbered the Japanese... however it wasn't. The U.S. symbol of winning the battle was when they gained total control of Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island.