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D Plus 24 (D+24) 15 March, 1945 - The Assault of Iwo Jima |
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Page 1 of 5 9th Marines On the 15th and 16th of March the 2d Bn and the Wpns Co continued their actions against respective pockets. The 2d Bn had use of a large flame thrower tank which belonged to the 5th Mar Div and used it to excellent advantage. This tank, which shoots a flame about 125 yards, proved to be the weapon that worked when all others failed. Its long flame range and the area covered by one burst were the contributing factor to its remarkable success. The Weapons Co used its 75mm guns to blast caves in the seaward face of the cliffs on 14th March, and the entire Co operated as infantry on the 15th and 16th in an attack SE down the top of the ridge. 21st Marines W. 14 and 15 Mar. Regt continued to patrol beach area, close caves, mop up and protected 5th Div right flank.
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