AAR by Captain Christian Snyder, US Marines
The Initial Plan
My company was assigned to lead the Battalion’s attack on the Japanese held plantation that blocked the road to Munda. I was given an additional Platoon from Echo Company and a Platoon of Marine Stuarts to stiffen the assault. The infantry was first responsible for clearing the jungle and hills surrounding the plantation, with MGs and mortar in support. The Marine tanks would provide fire support from across the plantation and, if possible, maneuver to our left to enfilade the enemy during our final assault on the plantation.
