Peleliu - 15 Sep 1944
The 1st Marine division suffers the highest casualty rate, per US soldier, of any battle in the Pacific. The small coral island and airfield was ultimately of little strategic value to the allies.
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Tags : United States,Japan,Palau,Land,Europe,Combat
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