First Ashore*
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USMC assaults Japan*

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Feb 19, 1945*

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Design: Dick Burleigh*

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0900Hrs, 19 Feb. 1945:  You are aboard your landing craft ready to hit the beach at Iwo Jima.  The core forces that you choose will accompany you across the sands of Iwo Jima and into the history books of the future.*
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You have been given 2560 points with which to purchase your core force.  That is enough to purchase a reinforced Marine batallion consisting of three rifle companies, 3 Assault Platoons of Assault Engineers, one section of M4 Dozers and two Forward Observers plus there will be a few points left over for extra units if you so wish to my more.  Of course, you may choose whatever force make-up you desire. Your landing craft will be provided to you free of charge for this scenario.  You have 870 support points to spend.  Additional artillery is suggested.*
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As mentioned earlier, you will not be able to conquer all of Iwo Jima or even capture all of the V-hexes.  Do the best that you can with what you have.  We suggest that you choose to land your forces on no more than one or two of the historic invasion beaches code named in colors.  Latest intelligence indicates that surf conditions at Blue 2 will make it inaccessible to landing craft.  This campaign is designed for maximum replayability.  If you do not fare well, you will be given another opportunity to land at another beach.  Good luck Colonel.*
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Important Notes:*
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When first starting each scenario be sure that the Map Text is toggled on by using the "<" key.*
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When deploying your units in this scenario DO NOT place any units in the 99,x column of hexes (the right most water hex).  The 99,x hexes are retreat hexes and any units placed there will be retreated off map prior to the next turn.*
 