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Original Items: Only One Set Available. The sheet details 19 items that inform the invasion force what to do in different situations. Such as Who do I report to my NCO or officer? What equipment am I responsible for taking ashore? What unit is to be on my left and right? What is my initial objective zone of action? My assigned boat or LVT number? What time does my wave hit the beach? What security measures / conditions will exist at night? The sheet is marked SECRET in red ink and NOT TO BE TAKEN ASHORE ON D-DAY. On the back side is a map of Iwo Jima with color coded landing areas of the north and south beaches. Measures 14" x 9.5"
SO YOU'RE GOING TO WAR Individual Battle Doctrine by USMC Major General Keller E. Rockey. This is a fantastic original paper double sided sheet which explains what the solider's responsibilities are during battle. It is a 29 point list and features cartoons. Given to soldiers 6-12 hours before battle, this World War Two document was handed out to 5th Marines before the battle of Iwo Jima.
Keller Emrick Rockey (September 22, 1888 – June 6, 1970) was a highly decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, who commanded the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and the Third Amphibious Corps during the occupation of North China following the war.
For outstanding services with the Third Amphibious Corps, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army), and for exceptionally meritorious service with the Fifth Marine Division, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (Navy). The citation for the latter reads in part:
... in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Fifth Marine Division prior to and during the seizure of enemy-held Iwo Jima from February 19 to March 26, 1945 ... Major General Rockey skillfully welded the new and untried Division into a formidable fighting command. ... a bold tactician, he landed his forces at the base of Mount Suribachi. Deploying his units according to plan, he quickly cut the island in two. Directing the assault with superb generalship he moved his forces inexorably forward and captured the mountain. Continuing his attack to the north, he waged furious battle until he had succeeded in annihilating the last pocket of Japanese resistance.
SO YOU'RE GOING TO WAR Individual Battle Doctrine by USMC Major General Keller E. Rockey. This is a fantastic original paper double sided sheet which explains what the solider's responsibilities are during battle. It is a 29 point list and features cartoons. Given to soldiers 6-12 hours before battle, this World War Two document was handed out to 5th Marines before the battle of Iwo Jima.
Keller Emrick Rockey (September 22, 1888 – June 6, 1970) was a highly decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, who commanded the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and the Third Amphibious Corps during the occupation of North China following the war.
For outstanding services with the Third Amphibious Corps, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army), and for exceptionally meritorious service with the Fifth Marine Division, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (Navy). The citation for the latter reads in part:
... in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Fifth Marine Division prior to and during the seizure of enemy-held Iwo Jima from February 19 to March 26, 1945 ... Major General Rockey skillfully welded the new and untried Division into a formidable fighting command. ... a bold tactician, he landed his forces at the base of Mount Suribachi. Deploying his units according to plan, he quickly cut the island in two. Directing the assault with superb generalship he moved his forces inexorably forward and captured the mountain. Continuing his attack to the north, he waged furious battle until he had succeeded in annihilating the last pocket of Japanese resistance.
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