Battle of Tinian

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1944 battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II on the island of Tinian in the Mariana Islands

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1944 — 1944 battlePacific WarUnited States of America

Marines wading ashore on Tinian.jpg

Location: 15.0, 145.63333333, ///stepped.understaffed.collections, Google, Bing, Aerial View, OldMapsOnline, ESRI Imagery, Historic Markers, KML

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1944-06-15T00:00:00Z
1944-08-01T00:00:00Z
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75mm pack howitzer is fired into a Japanese-held cave on Tinian75mm pack howitzer is fired into a Japanese-held cave on Tinian
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Aerial view of Tinian islandAerial view of Tinian island
Amphibious tractors move in and out - TinianAmphibious tractors move in and out - Tinian
An oblique photograph of White Beach 1 was taken before naval gunfire, artillery, air bombardment, and bulldozers altered its appearance. This 60-yard beach later became the port of entry for most of V Amphibious Corps` heavy equipment.An oblique photograph of White Beach 1 was taken before naval gunfire, artillery, air bombardment, and bulldozers altered its appearance. This 60-yard beach later became the port of entry for most of V Amphibious Corps' heavy equipment.
A pair of curious marines pause to look over the wrecked Japanese tank on a road on Tinian while their buddies in the background push on after the enemyA pair of curious marines pause to look over the wrecked Japanese tank on a road on Tinian while their buddies in the background push on after the enemy
Battle of Tinian map(japanese)Battle of Tinian map(japanese)
Japanese tank knocked out of action - TinianJapanese tank knocked out of action - Tinian
Marines investigate a Japanese dugout position on TinianMarines investigate a Japanese dugout position on Tinian
Marines mopping up Tinian IslandMarines mopping up Tinian Island
Marines wading ashore on TinianMarines wading ashore on Tinian
Marine Shares A Treat, 1944 (7610805780)Marine Shares A Treat, 1944 (7610805780)
Marine and Army amphibious tractors land on TinianMarine and Army amphibious tractors land on Tinian
Marine assault troops wade ashore on TinianMarine assault troops wade ashore on Tinian
Men and equipment on Tinian beachMen and equipment on Tinian beach
Miss Connie E - TinianMiss Connie E - Tinian
Overlooking Tinian, 1944 (7610806218)Overlooking Tinian, 1944 (7610806218)
Second Marine Division Cemetery on TinianSecond Marine Division Cemetery on Tinian
Tinian Town after destruction by US bombardmentTinian Town after destruction by US bombardment
USS New Jersey (BB-62) bombarding Tinian in June 1944USS New Jersey (BB-62) bombarding Tinian in June 1944
Water Buffalo loaded with MarinesWater Buffalo loaded with Marines
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image75mm pack howitzer is fired into a Japanese-held cave on TinianWikimedia
image75mm-howitzer-tinian-2Wikimedia
imageAerial view of Tinian islandWikimedia
imageAmphibious tractors move in and out - TinianWikimedia
imageAn oblique photograph of White Beach 1 was taken before naval gunfire, artillery, air bombardment, and bulldozers altered its appearance. This 60-yard beach later became the port of entry for most of V Amphibious Corps' heavy equipment.Wikimedia
imageA pair of curious marines pause to look over the wrecked Japanese tank on a road on Tinian while their buddies in the background push on after the enemyWikimedia
imageBattle of Tinian map(japanese)Wikimedia
imageJapanese tank knocked out of action - TinianWikimedia
imageMarines investigate a Japanese dugout position on TinianWikimedia
imageMarines mopping up Tinian IslandWikimedia
imageMarines wading ashore on TinianWikimedia
imageMarine Shares A Treat, 1944 (7610805780)Wikimedia
imageMarine and Army amphibious tractors land on TinianWikimedia
imageMarine assault troops wade ashore on TinianWikimedia
imageMen and equipment on Tinian beachWikimedia
imageMiss Connie E - TinianWikimedia
imageOverlooking Tinian, 1944 (7610806218)Wikimedia
imageSecond Marine Division Cemetery on TinianWikimedia
imageTinian Town after destruction by US bombardmentWikimedia
imageUSS New Jersey (BB-62) bombarding Tinian in June 1944Wikimedia
imageWater Buffalo loaded with MarinesWikimedia