Created by Tom Horn on 25 Apr 2011, Last Update on 25 Apr 2011

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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