 He would walk about the island wearing his Hermès brand riding boots and carrying his favorite crop.The regimental headquarters, which was located near the village of Maruman, was moved to the eastern part of the island when the battle began.Due to the topography of the island, some of the medium Type 97 Chi-Ha and light Type 95 Ha-Go tanks were placed in hull defilade (buried up to their turrets) and used as fortified emplacements, in particular, against the American M4 Shermans.