When The Americans Landed in Iwo Jima We Knew it Was Over
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In October 1944, Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith, the top Marine in the Pacific, was informed of the Japanese-held Pacific island of Iwo Jima, known as Operation Detachment. The island, which had become part of the Japanese Empire in 1891, was strategically important for the Allies to be victorious against the Japanese Empire. General Henry A. "Hap" Arnold of the Army Air Corps recognized the island's importance and decided to attack it with B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers. Lieutenant General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, with around 21,000 men, chose a different strategy to repel the landing, digging tunnels, gun emplacements, observation posts, and supply dumps underground. The Japanese erected a communication center to coordinate and control all artillery fire, and the island was transformed into a killing zone near Mount Suribachi, a 554-foot-high inactive volcano.
In February 1945, the Japanese Marine Corps prepared for the invasion of Iwo Jima, assembling an unprecedented scale of naval and Marine forces in the Pacific conflict. The Marines numbered over 70,000, while the Navy and U.S. Army personnel and the force totaled over 100,000 troops. However, a rift developed between the Marine Corps and Navy concerning pre-invasion bombardment. The Marines requested three days of bombardment, but were turned down again. The Marines chose the eastern beaches as landing sites, despite the Navy's dislike for the surf conditions. The Japanese launched a three-day preliminary bombing of Iwo Jima, resulting in the destruction of half of the island's fortifications. The Navy's mission was complete, leaving it up to the Marines to continue their efforts.
On February 19, 1945, the Japanese invaded Iwo Jima, launching a pre-H-hour bombardment. The Americans prepared to board their landing craft, armed with combat loaded weapons. The Navy fired over 8,000 rounds at Iwo Jima, and the first Marines touched ground on Red Beach 1. The Japanese sprung to life, allowing the Marines to become crowded on the beaches before beginning their attack. Artillery and mortars cascaded on the Marines, making it impossible to make any tactical move. By late morning, the Marines had successfully separated Suribachi from the rest of the island, resulting in numerous casualties. Kuribayashi's underground defenses were working perfectly, inflicting numerous casualties on the Marines. The battle between the Japanese and Americans on Iwo Jima was a brutal and intense one.
The Japanese forces on Iwo Jima faced a dire situation as they concentrated their ordnance on trucks, jeeps, LVTs, tractors, and amphibious tractors. The Japanese attempted to ashore with howitzers and tanks, but faced numerous obstacles. The 4th Marine Division sector was in the worst position, with the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines in the worst position. On D-day, the Japanese unleashed their artillery, causing mangled bodies and causing 30 casualties. Medical personnel were also taxed, with two doctors and 16 corpsmen killed. The first night on Iwo Jima was described as a "nightmare in hell," with illumination shells creating a surrealistic effect on the battlefield. Major General Clifton Cates wished for more daylight, but the artillery regiments managed to land by dusk. The Japanese artillery fire intensified, and the Japanese arsenal was devastating. The 28th Marines commander, Colonel Harry "The Horse" Liversedge, aimed to seize Suribachi to assist those units advancing northward.
On February 20, 1945, the 26th and 27th Marines prepared for the attack on Iwo Jima, a mountain fortress. The 28th Marines, surrounded by pillboxes, tunnels, bunkers, blockhouses, antitank ditches, machine-gun emplacements, and mortar pits, had to penetrate 1,300 yards of the mountain. The enemy's defenses were much greater than expected, with pillboxes every ten feet. The 5th Division and 4th Division faced heavy shelling, with many officers losing their commanders and operations officers. The 28th Marines, however, had moved just 200 yards against Suribachi, facing treacherous, time-consuming, and discouraging conditions. The enemy inside the mountain fortress was isolated, and the 5th Division lost 1,000 men and the 4th suffered 2,000 dead and wounded. The battle was intense, with Marines carrying the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) performing a "leap frog action" to avoid increasing enemy fire. By day's end, the 28th Marines had reached the foot of Suribachi, having blasted shut hundreds of caves and neutralized numerous pillboxes and other structures.
The Japanese forces in Iwo Jima faced intense fighting during World War II, with the 4th Division running into Kuribayshi's main line of defense. The 21st Marines of the 3rd Division were given the word to come ashore to attack in the morning.
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In October 1944, Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith, the top Marine in the Pacific, was informed of the Japanese-held Pacific island of Iwo Jima, known as Operation Detachment. The island, which had become part of the Japanese Empire in 1891, was strategically important for the Allies to be victorious against the Japanese Empire. General Henry A. "Hap" Arnold of the Army Air Corps recognized the island's importance and decided to attack it with B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers. Lieutenant General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, with around 21,000 men, chose a different strategy to repel the landing, digging tunnels, gun emplacements, observation posts, and supply dumps underground. The Japanese erected a communication center to coordinate and control all artillery fire, and the island was transformed into a killing zone near Mount Suribachi, a 554-foot-high inactive volcano.
In February 1945, the Japanese Marine Corps prepared for the invasion of Iwo Jima, assembling an unprecedented scale of naval and Marine forces in the Pacific conflict. The Marines numbered over 70,000, while the Navy and U.S. Army personnel and the force totaled over 100,000 troops. However, a rift developed between the Marine Corps and Navy concerning pre-invasion bombardment. The Marines requested three days of bombardment, but were turned down again. The Marines chose the eastern beaches as landing sites, despite the Navy's dislike for the surf conditions. The Japanese launched a three-day preliminary bombing of Iwo Jima, resulting in the destruction of half of the island's fortifications. The Navy's mission was complete, leaving it up to the Marines to continue their efforts.
On February 19, 1945, the Japanese invaded Iwo Jima, launching a pre-H-hour bombardment. The Americans prepared to board their landing craft, armed with combat loaded weapons. The Navy fired over 8,000 rounds at Iwo Jima, and the first Marines touched ground on Red Beach 1. The Japanese sprung to life, allowing the Marines to become crowded on the beaches before beginning their attack. Artillery and mortars cascaded on the Marines, making it impossible to make any tactical move. By late morning, the Marines had successfully separated Suribachi from the rest of the island, resulting in numerous casualties. Kuribayashi's underground defenses were working perfectly, inflicting numerous casualties on the Marines. The battle between the Japanese and Americans on Iwo Jima was a brutal and intense one.
The Japanese forces on Iwo Jima faced a dire situation as they concentrated their ordnance on trucks, jeeps, LVTs, tractors, and amphibious tractors. The Japanese attempted to ashore with howitzers and tanks, but faced numerous obstacles. The 4th Marine Division sector was in the worst position, with the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines in the worst position. On D-day, the Japanese unleashed their artillery, causing mangled bodies and causing 30 casualties. Medical personnel were also taxed, with two doctors and 16 corpsmen killed. The first night on Iwo Jima was described as a "nightmare in hell," with illumination shells creating a surrealistic effect on the battlefield. Major General Clifton Cates wished for more daylight, but the artillery regiments managed to land by dusk. The Japanese artillery fire intensified, and the Japanese arsenal was devastating. The 28th Marines commander, Colonel Harry "The Horse" Liversedge, aimed to seize Suribachi to assist those units advancing northward.
On February 20, 1945, the 26th and 27th Marines prepared for the attack on Iwo Jima, a mountain fortress. The 28th Marines, surrounded by pillboxes, tunnels, bunkers, blockhouses, antitank ditches, machine-gun emplacements, and mortar pits, had to penetrate 1,300 yards of the mountain. The enemy's defenses were much greater than expected, with pillboxes every ten feet. The 5th Division and 4th Division faced heavy shelling, with many officers losing their commanders and operations officers. The 28th Marines, however, had moved just 200 yards against Suribachi, facing treacherous, time-consuming, and discouraging conditions. The enemy inside the mountain fortress was isolated, and the 5th Division lost 1,000 men and the 4th suffered 2,000 dead and wounded. The battle was intense, with Marines carrying the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) performing a "leap frog action" to avoid increasing enemy fire. By day's end, the 28th Marines had reached the foot of Suribachi, having blasted shut hundreds of caves and neutralized numerous pillboxes and other structures.
The Japanese forces in Iwo Jima faced intense fighting during World War II, with the 4th Division running into Kuribayshi's main line of defense. The 21st Marines of the 3rd Division were given the word to come ashore to attack in the morning.
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