The hilly terrain creates bottlenecks for attacking waves and gives the holder of the high ground a solid tactical advantage, so make sure to coordinate your attack when charging the mountain. The key to successfully navigating Iwo Jima is in the dirt keep your head down and your melee weapon up as you move through the trenches. The US Marine Corp won a decisive victory in February of 1945, and the photograph of five marines raising the American flag on top of Mount Suribachi has become a classic image. This volcanic island of the coast of Japan saw some of the fiercest fighting in the war. If you think you have what it takes to be a fighter pilot, you can run the tutorial as many times as you like to train your flying skills. Tip: Airplanes are very powerful but they require a lot of skill to be used to their full potential. Also, don’t forget the importance of sticking with your squad here a fully loaded squad moving together is a powerful force especially if there is a tank or jeep in the mix. Make sure to keep your eyes and ears alert – planes are often divebombing the narrow roadways so jump into one of the many 40mm AA guns and clear out any winged pests. The key to Wake Island’s dominance lies in the airfield where you will have access to another fighter plane, a tank, and the powerful air raid. Rush the shores in your landing craft early to get a foothold on the nearest outposts or board a fighter plane and provide aerial support for your advancing squad. Strap up soldier, the beautiful blue skies, clear waters, and green island are yours for the taking! This horseshoe shaped location offers fierce, open-air fighting for the bold yet offer plenty of concealed locations for the crafty sniper. Here, the coral atoll of Wake Island was conquered by the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1941, and remained in Japanese control until the end of the war in 1945.

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