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D Plus 12 (D+12), 3 March 1945 - The Assault of Iwo Jima |
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Page 1 of 5 9th Marines Attacks were made on 3, 4 and 6 March against enemy positions in this area. On each day the 1st and 2d Bns attacked abreast after the usual heavy artillery, air, and NGF preparation. In spite of all of the preparatory fires (artillery alone fired upwards from 1500 rounds per preparation), no large gains were made. Supporting fires were not confined to preparations, but continued almost constantly and still the enemy persisted apparently unaffected. Advances up to a total of 150 yards were made during these three days, after which no noticeable decrease of enemy resistance prevailed. The Regtl frontage during this period was about 500-600 yards running north and south, and the center of the front lines was about 600 yards due east of MOTOYAMA. 21st Marines L. 3 Mar. 2d Bn jumped of in the Atk to seize O-3 at 0745. 3d Bn 9th Mar was ordered to hold Hill 362 (219 U). Regtl CP displaced to 200 F at 1600. 1st Bn made good progress against stubborn enemy resistance. Most of the high ground northeast of Airfield No 3 was taken and the beach area in 236 could be observed from same. Contact was established right and left. The following line was held during the night: 218 C,D,I,N,M.
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