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The Tragic Story of Japanese Civilians in Saipan
3:06:52 - 3:14:13 (07:21)
The battle for Saipan in World War II saw Japanese soldiers take refuge in caves, which were also sometimes home to civilians. The presence of civilians made things more complicated and tragic as they were caught in the crossfire, with many resorting to killing themselves with cyanide to avoid capture or torture.
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Civilians were often trapped in caves used by Japanese soldiers during WWII, leading to tragic consequences when the Americans attacked.
3:06:52 - 3:10:45 (03:53)
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Civilians were often trapped in caves used by Japanese soldiers during WWII, leading to tragic consequences when the Americans attacked. In some cases, soldiers were ordered to kill the civilians or risk alerting the enemy forces.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of Japanese Civilians in Saipan
EpisodeShow 66 - Supernova in the East V
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
As the Americans closed in on the island of Saipan, the Japanese knew the battle was coming to an end.
3:10:45 - 3:14:13 (03:28)
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As the Americans closed in on the island of Saipan, the Japanese knew the battle was coming to an end. Civilians and soldiers alike were faced with hopeless conditions, culminating in heart-wrenching individual stories of strife and tragedy, including that of the Chamorro people who suffered greatly during the fighting.