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Japanese Pillbox & Tank Garapan
This Japanese pillbox with a Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha light tank on its roof can be found along the west coast of the island Saipan, between Susupi and Garapan. The tank was most likely knocked out during the Battle of Saipan (15.6.1944 - 9.7.1944).
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Kerry G. Hill
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