Into the Breech Once More PTO (id:#57584)

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Iwo Jima 1945-02-28 (9 others)

Overview:

In the 23rd Marines' zone of action the Japanese again resisted fiercely from Hill 382, repulsing attack after attack from the west. But northwest of the hill, on D-plus 8, the left flank of 1/23 gained 150 yards, against diminishing opposition. In it's zone of action on the right, 3/23 pushed close to the top of 382. When orders were received to consolidate on the most favorable ground with solid contact left and right, 3/23 withdrew to approximately the morning line of departure and dug in there. As he had the night before, General Cates ordered his Marines to take the summit of 382 at first light.

Defender: Japanese (Mixed elements of the 145th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 310th Infantry Regiment and units of the Naval Landing Force)  

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