Iwo Jima: Assault Suribachi*
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Date: February 20 - 22, 1945*
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Battle Type: USMC Assault vs Japanese Defend*
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Design: Dick (Boomer) Burleigh*
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After the landings on 19 February, it took several days of very heavy fighting to capture the base of Mount Suribachi.  The famous "Flag Raisings" atop the volcano occurred on February 23rd.  Even then, the Japanese defenders were still active on and inside the fortified mountain.  It would take another month of brutal combat to neutralize the rest of the Island.*
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This scenario represents a time compression of the fight for Mount Suribachi, depicting some of the bloodiest fighting experienced by US Marines during the Pacific campaign.  You are in charge of elements of the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 28th Marine Regiment and assigned to "Take Suribachi".  As the scenario unfolds at 0800 on 20 February, most of your infantry is dug in along or above the 138,x hex row.  USMC guns, US Navy ships and aircraft have begun softening up your objectives.  Your Marines will be ready to "move out" by 0830 (turn 3).* 
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Designed to be played as USMC.  Dedicated to those who were there.*
