The 2nd Battle of Guam (21 July– 10 August 1944) was the American capture of the Japanese held island of Guam, a United States territory (in the Mariana Islands) throughout the Pacific campaign of The second world war.
Bombardment of Guam on 14 July 1944 well before the struggle, as viewed from the New Mexico
Map revealing the development of the Guam project
Map revealing the development of the Guam project
Guam, ringed by coral reefs, high cliffs, as well as massive surf, presents a formidable obstacle for an attacker. Underwater demolition teams examined the coastlines as well as removed hurdles from 14-17 July. In spite of the challenges, on 21 July, the Americans arrived on both sides of the Orote Peninsula on the western side of Guam, intending to secure Apra Harbor. The 3rd Marine Division landed near Agana to the north of Orote at 08:29, and also the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade landed near Agat to the south. Oriental artillery sank 20 LVTs, as well as caused heavy casualties on the Americans, specifically on the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, yet, by 09:00, men as well as storage tanks were ashore at both seasides.
By nightfall, the Americans had actually set up beachheads concerning 6,600 feet (2,000 m) deep. Oriental counterattacks were made throughout the first few days of the fight, primarily at night, utilizing infiltration methods. Numerous times they permeated the American defenses as well as were driven back with hefty losses of men and devices.
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