Tinian - 24 Jul 1944
The 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions secured the island after nine days of fighting. The gentler terrain made US artillery and tanks more effective. On the last day the remaining Japanese launched a suicide attack.
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Tags : United States,Japan,Land,Naval,Aerial,Pacific,Combat
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