Click here to see the most pivotal naval battles of all time. Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons. 1. ... In June of 1944, the Americans sought to invade the island of Saipan in the Philippine Sea.

Nine days after D-Day, on June 15, 1944, the Battle of Saipan erupted on the other side of the world. It was to be as pivotal for the Pacific Theater as D-Day was for the war in Europe. Eighty ...

Family of Marines who fought in the Battle of Saipan, along with service members, during a wreath-laying ceremony in Susupe, Saipan, on June 15, 2024. (Lance Cpl. Ryan Little/Marine Corps) Nine ...

June-July 1944: Saipan On June 15, ... Manila was one of the most thoroughly devastated cities of World War II. The Japanese Navy had blown up Manila's harbor and destroyed the old city.

Ralph C. Smith, 50, handsome and soft-voiced, commanded the 27th (New York National Guard) Army Division, until Howlin’ Mad relieved him on the ninth day of the 25-day battle of Saipan.

WWII Marine Pfc. Harry LeBert was laid to rest in Louisiana 80 years after his death in the Battle of Saipan. LeBert's ...

Ervin, 22, a Navy Cross recipient who was present for the Pearl Harbor attack, was killed in action during the battle of Saipan.

Nine days after D-Day, on June 15, 1944, the Battle of Saipan erupted on the other side of the world. It was to be as pivotal for the Pacific Theater as D-Day was for the war in Europe. Eighty ...