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Title
On the Hoss' Side
Description

After advancing to the top of the smaller of the two summits along Kakazu Ridge, L Company developed a bit of a problem. It was sitting in the open above a Japanese underground complex specially prepared for just such a situation...

Publisher
Date
1945-04-10
Scenario#
J014
Scenario Description

After advancing to the top of the smaller of the two summits along Kakazu Ridge, L Company developed a bit of a problem. It was sitting in the open above a Japanese underground complex specially prepared for just such a situation. Murderous artillery and small arms fire erupted around the suddenly isolated men of L Company. Led by First Lieutenant Willard Mitchell, nicknamed the “Hoss”, they were now fighting for their lives.

Location
Kakazu Ridge, Okinawa
Battle Name
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Okinawa , codenamed Operation Iceberg, was a major battle of the Pacific War fought on the island of Okinawa by United States Marine and Army forces against the Imperial Japanese Army. The initial invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945, was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The Kerama Islands surrounding Okinawa were preemtively captured on March 26th, (L-6) by the 77th Infantry Division. The 98-day battle lasted from March 26th until July 2nd, 1945. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies were planning to use Kadena Air Base on the large island of Okinawa as a base for Operation Downfall, the planned invasion of the Japanese home islands, 340 mi (550 km) away.
Narrative Source
Combatants
American
Japanese
Additional Information
Scenario Type = Standard

Geolocation