Battle for Iwo Jima: Suribachi - The Matrix Games version of Rising Sun
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| Games Played: | 0 |
| SM: | 3 |
| Turns: | 20 |
| Type: | Custom |
| First Side: | Allies |
| Second Side: | Japan |
| Downloads: | 121 |
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On February 19th, 1945, the greatest island invasion in history took place. Three Marine Divisions landed ashore on a small 6-mile lava-covered island in the Pacific. Considered the doorstep to Japan, Iwo Jima had to be taken for two reasons. One, because the Japanese were using it as a post to warn the home islands of approaching B-29s, and two, the US
wanted it as a base to launch B-29s from. The campaign lasted 55 days and claimed the most lives of any island invasion on the Pacific Front.
In this scenario, the US 28th Marines attempt to secure Mount Suribachi on the southwest portion of the island. The fight for this 550 ft hill was tense and bloody. There are pillboxes, caves, and bunkers everywhere and the Japanese 145th Infantry Regiment is well entrenched. This is one of the most heroic battles EVER fought in history.
On February 19th, 1945, the greatest island invasion in history took place. Three Marine Divisions landed ashore on a small 6-mile lava-covered island in the Pacific. Considered the doorstep to Japan, Iwo Jima had to be taken for two reasons. One, because the Japanese were using it as a post to warn the home islands of approaching B-29s, and two, the US
wanted it as a base to launch B-29s from. The campaign lasted 55 days and claimed the most lives of any island invasion on the Pacific Front.
In this scenario, the US 28th Marines attempt to secure Mount Suribachi on the southwest portion of the island. The fight for this 550 ft hill was tense and bloody. There are pillboxes, caves, and bunkers everywhere and the Japanese 145th Infantry Regiment is well entrenched. This is one of the most heroic battles EVER fought in history.
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