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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

N. 5 Mar. The Regt resupplied, improved positions and conducted mopping up operations in Regtl ZofA. Moderate to heavy enemy mortar, Arty, rocket and small arms fires were received along the entire front during the night.

23rd Marines - DOG PLUS FOURTEEN, 5 MARCH, 1945

Enemy activity during the night was limited to occasional rounds of artillery and mortar fire in he vicinity of the front lines. At 2000, an RCT order was issued to all units, prescribing instructions for a relief on the line by RCT 25 at 0600, 5 March. Final plans for the relief were coordinated with the RCT 25 staff prior to 2200. At 0600, BLT 1/23 was relieved on the line by 1/25, and closed in its new assembly area at TA 182 RS at 0800. At about 1000, 3/23 was relieved from the mopping-up operation on the cliff-line at TA 183 INO by Co L, 3/25, and the Division Reconnaissance Company. It proceeded to assembly area vicinity TA 183 KL, closing at 1100. BLT 2/23 remained in VAC Reserve unit until 1500, at which time it was relieved in its assignment by 1/23, and reverted to RCT 23 control. Both units continued in their presently assigned positions. During the day units reorganized and reequipped in preparation for further operation. Except for occasional rounds of mortar and rocket fire, no enemy activity was encountered in the RCT zone during the day. The RCT CP continued at TA 182 Y, southwest corner.