Because of heavy sniper fire, these marines are pinned down momentarily.Iwo Jima (rudeerude)

Pinned down by sniper fire

Fourth Division Marines are briefly pinned down by enemy fire as they hit the beach at Iwo Jima on D-day. Making their fourth amphibious assault in 13 months, the veteran fighters are ready to secure the right flank of the initial beachhead. Iwo Jima - February 19, 1945(rudeerude)

Pinned down Iwo Jima

Marines dug in to avoid the enemy's mortar fire. D-Day plus 3 days. Iwo Jima - February 22, 1945(rudeerude)