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The Brutal Conquest of the Mariana Islands
3:22:53 - 3:27:33 (04:40)
The battles for Saipan, Tinian, and Guam during World War II resulted in high casualties for both the Japanese and American forces, with estimates varying for civilian deaths as well. The disproportionate kill ratio faced by the Japanese was a turning point in the Pacific campaign.
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The exact civilian death toll from the Battle of Saipan is unknown, but estimates range from 20 to 25,000 people, including Japanese and Chamorro.
3:22:53 - 3:25:12 (02:19)
Summary
The exact civilian death toll from the Battle of Saipan is unknown, but estimates range from 20 to 25,000 people, including Japanese and Chamorro. Survivors of the battle endured unspeakable ordeals and the tragedy serves as a reminder of the devastating human cost of war.
ChapterThe Brutal Conquest of the Mariana Islands
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The battles of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian were brutal and deadly encounters between the Americans and the Japanese during World War II, resulting in thousands of casualties on both sides and a turning point in the war in the Pacific.
3:25:15 - 3:27:33 (02:18)
Summary
The battles of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian were brutal and deadly encounters between the Americans and the Japanese during World War II, resulting in thousands of casualties on both sides and a turning point in the war in the Pacific.