Original U.S. WWII 4th Marine Division Double-Sided Iwo Jima Landing Information Sheet & Map - Printed by 4th Engineer Battalion - 10 x 18”

Original Items: Only One Set Available. This is an extremely scarce Landing Information Sheet used by men of the 4th Marine Division for the landing on Iwo Jima. We have offered a 5th Marine Division example in the past, but this is the first 4th Marine Division example we’ve had.

The sheet details 17 items that inform the invasion force what to do in different situations. Such as Where and when 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 wave am I in? What security conditions will exist at night? The sheet has some damage including loss of material along the left edge with some orange/rust stains. The bottom reads:

RESTRICTED

PREPARED BY D-2 SECTION
REPRODUCED BY THE 4TH ENGINEER BATTALION
4TH MARINE DIVISION

On the back side is a map of Iwo Jima with landing areas of the north and south beaches, code-named with colors.

The D-Day mission was to cross the neck of Iwo Jima, cut off Mt. Suribachi, secure the southern end of Motoyama Airfield #1, and begin the drive northward on the wide western beaches. Advancing rapidly over the volcanic ash beaches in the face of savage resistance, the 5th Division accomplished this mission. On their right flank, the 4th Marine Division was ashore in strength and was prepared to secure the airstrip and the high ground north of the landing beaches by the end of D-day. By nightfall the two Marine Divisions were firmly ashore which assured that the island would eventually be taken.

This is a fantastic example of an extremely scarce document, ready to be framed and displayed!