Sketch of Hill 362A, made by the 31st U.S. Naval Construction Battalion. Dotted lines show the Japanese tunnel system. Despite the loss of Mount Suribachi on the south end of the island, the Japanese still held strong positions on the north end.

This hill was the site of heavy fighting during the Battle of Iwo Jima (19 February - 26 March 1945). Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!

Butler led his battalion in a fierce battle for control of Hill 362A for the next two days. C Company advanced just short of the summit, taking heavy casualties. A Company relieved the battered C Company and repelled a Japanese counterattack.

The 21st and 2nd battalions, 28th Marines went around the flanks of Hill 362A to assault Nishi Ridge. Four separate tunnel systems were uncovered, one reaching over 1,000 feet in length and having seven different entrances.

The Fourth and Fifth Marine Divisions land on Iwo Jima, gaining a foothold. The 21 st Marines (VAC Reserve) are committed in the Fourth Division zone. The Third Marine Division (less the 21 st Marines) is committed to the battle. Fourth Division repulses a Japanese night attack.

The 4th Marine Division finally seized Hill 382, the highest point north of Suribachi, but continued to take heavy casualties moving through The Amphitheater against Turkey Knob. The 5th Division overran Nishi Ridge, then bloodied itself against Hill 362-As intricate defenses.

Sketch of Hill 362A, made by the 31st U.S. Naval Construction Battalion. Dotted lines show the underground Japanese tunnel system. A prolonged defense of the island required the preparation of an extensive system of caves and tunnels, for the naval bombardment had clearly shown that surface installations could not withstand extensive shelling.

Hill 362A rose sheer and naked above the contorted, rocky terrain ahead as RCT 27 moved out at 0815 on D-plus-9. This formidable looking mass lay squarely in the path of the 3d Battalion, on the right of the 5th Division zone.

Apr 29, 2020 · • Hill 362A is overrun and neighboring Nishi Ridge, just to north, is captured. March 3 • Hill 362B falls to 26th Marines. March 7 • 3rd Division poised to hurl itself against Japanese troops, who have been lulled into sense of security at night. They begin assault before dawn on Iwo’s darkened terrain.

HILL 362A: During the battle for Iwo, this heavily defended hill complex was one of the toughest nuts to crack. The hill is the second highest feature on the island next to Mount Suribachi and Nishi Ridge.