Read main thread: Marine Mind Set On Iwo Jima
January 25th, 2005  
Charge 7
Master Gunner
 
 
In taking defensive positions it always takes a 3 to 1 ratio at the very least. The defenses the Japanese had were incredibly tough to overcome. The numbers should not lead you to a wrong conclusion.
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