Created by Tom Horn on 29 Jun 2011, Last Update on 30 Jun 2011

Meatgrinder - 8 Mar 1945

Following a series of disastrous assaults, General Erskine orders the 9th Marine Regiment to attack at night, without preliminary artillery bombardment. The tactics are more effective and eventually the mutually supporting positions are overwhelmed.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Land,Pacific,Combat

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