Created by Tom Horn on 27 May 2010, Last Update on 27 May 2010

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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