MARINES RESUME DRIVE
HEAVY FIGHTING ON IWO JIMA NEW YORK, Mar. 7.
"After the most intense artillery bombardment of enemy positions since the operations on Iwo Jinia began elements of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Marine Divisions resumed their attack this morning," says Admiral Nimitz in a communique. "Fighting was heavy all day, the enemy offering very stiff resistance and subjecting our forces to a heavy volume of small-arms and mortar fire. By 5.30 p.m. the Marines had made small local gains on the left flank and centre.
"Carrier aircraft and naval guns were in action all day. The Marines counted 14,-156 enemy dead. Army fighters are using the Southern Iwo Jima airfield. The evacuation of wounded by transport planes continued and unloading conditions continue to be favourable."
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 84, 8 March 1945, Page 5
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