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Invasion Beach "Red Beach" Saipan
During the Battle of Saipan (15.6.1944 - 9.7.1944), U.S. marines of the 2nd Marine Division landed here on 15 June 1944, 7.00 AM.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Kerry G. Hill (1,2) & Wikimedia Commons (3,4)
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