Battle for Iwo Jima

Battle for Iwo Jima is a strategy game about the US Marines’ invasion of Iwo Jima and the fighting for the island, from February 19 to March 26, 1945. You command the Marines and try to improve on their historical performance. Units are approximately company-sized.

Turn-based operations

Each turn represents one day, divided into phases. In each phase, you can move, support or attack. Your strategy must account for penetrating enemy lines, maintaining HQ communication lines and providing overall support to units in heavy contact with the enemy.

Command and support

Keep units within range of their HQs to maintain their effectiveness. Armor works best in a supporting role rather than on the front line, where Japanese forces can destroy it. Your forces outnumber the enemy, but Japanese troops hold strong defensive positions and fight effectively.

Use support points on units likely to come under Japanese fire, especially while they are moving, to reduce losses. Troops also need rest: units become less effective as they remain in combat, so manage their fatigue by taking them out of the fighting.