Nightmare at Naha PTO (id:#57343)

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The northern suburbs of Naha, Okinawa 1945-05-13 (3 others)

Overview:

On 13 May, 1945, the 22nd Marines sent a combat reconnaissance patrol into the northern suburbs of Naha. This first patrol was turned back after taking heavy fire from a Japanese fortified area that had been deserted just the day before. In an effort to reduce this outpost an artillery barrage was laid on these newly discovered positions. After the barrage was completed, Company L, 3/22 Marines supported by armor was ordered back into the suburbs to finish destroying the remaining Japanese resistance. One tank was destroyed by a suicide tank hunter with a satchel charge even as the Marine "Grunts" were held up by heavy Japanese MG fire. Unable to continue unassisted, Company K was ordered into Naha.

Defender: Japanese (Elements of the 12th Independent Infantry Battalion, 62nd Division)  

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