Table of Data Points

Tag : Guam

1944-08-021944-08-04Mount Barrigada

After a two day struggle at Mount Barrigada the Japanese lines begins to collapse and the remaining days of the campaign are a pursuit to the northern tip of the island. Very few Japanese surrender.

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1944-07-31Beachhead expands

Having linked up the two beachhead the previous day the 77th division and 3rd marine division form a single front moving north along the island.

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1944-07-211944-08-08Second Battle of Guam

As with many of the Pacific battles most of the Japanese defenders refused to surrender. More than 18,040 Japanese troops are killed, 485 surrender.

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1941-12-081941-12-10First Battle of Guam

Almost 6000 Japanese troops quickly overwhelm the small US garrison of Marines (547) stationed on Guam.

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