Questions and Answers
What type of terrain are the Marines advancing through on Iwo Jima?
Pillboxes and volcanic ash
How does the fortification of Iwo Jima compare to fortified lines in Europe?
The entire island is heavily fortified
What kind of resistance are the Marines facing near the front lines?
Japanese mortar and small arms fire
What do the Marines hear as they face enemy fire near the front lines?
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What support do the infantry advancing ahead have according to the report?
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Study Notes
- Staff Sergeant Alvin Josephi Jr, a US Marine Corps combat correspondent, is reporting from Iwo Jima where an attack is underway.
- The Marines have advanced approximately 500 yards through challenging terrain filled with pillboxes and volcanic ash.
- The island is heavily fortified, comparable to fortified lines in Europe, but here the entire island is studded with such defenses.
- The Marines are facing Japanese mortar and small arms fire near the front lines, with bullets whistling past them.
- The sound of planes in the background indicates air support for the infantry advancing ahead.
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