(mar 1, 1945 – mar 4, 1945)
Description:
U.S. marines started attacking hills 362A and 382.
Intense fighting was fought by U.S. to capture 382.
Both the hills were smaller in size when compared with Mt. Suribachi and also they had concealed artillery, pillboxes, and antitank guns.
U.S. marine took over the control of 382 and started its attack to capture 362A.
Night attack was carried out by U.S. marines over the hill 362A.
Japanese intense fighting and hard terrain delayed the capture of 362A until march 8th.
Fighting continued in the island and the damaged B29 landed in the island.
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Battle of Iwo Jima
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