Crossfire of Steel: Roi - The Matrix Games version of Rising Sun

Roi Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands: [Best played as Allied] On the same day the American 7th Infantry Division began amphibious landings on Kwajalein Island, the 4th Marine Division launched another assault on the northern side of Kwajalein Atoll. The targets of the Marine attack were Roi and Namur, two small islands connected by a strip of coral and a manmade causeway, defended by elements of the 61st Guard Force. Simultaneous landings were made with the capture of the airfield complex on Roi assigned to the 23rd Marine Regimental Landing Team. After unexpected losses in landing craft and unexpectedly choppy seas that disorganized the assault waves, the Marines finally churned towards shore in their LVTs and LCVPs while the preparatory bombardment was lifted. As the shells stopped raining from the sky, the Japanese defenders crawled from their deep shelters and quickly re-manned pillboxes and bunkers to meet the invaders with a murderous crossfire of steel. Design Note: Map scale has been adjusted for clarity and playability.