Flame Tree Hill PTO (id:#57314)

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Garapan, Saipan 1944-07-02 (4 others)

Overview:

The climatic dawn for the marines had left then fighting mostly on esprit de corps. Though exhausted, they dragged themselves into their jump-off posoitions, buoyed only by the knowledge that victory was in sight, and the fact that strong armored support was finally being provided. The most difficult fighting faced them in the shape of the Japanese strongpoint on Sugar Loaf Hill. One of the worst engagements would be fought on a smallish, flower-covered hill, appearing as a bright bouquet against the ominous gray sandbank of Sugar Loaf behind it. It was full of Japanese, under the flaring red blossoms of its tropical flame trees. At 1030 hours, the Marines moved up the hill against fierce fire.

Defender: Japanese (43rd Infantry Division; 55th Naval Guard Force)  

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