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Poster for The Marianas Operation (1949)

The Marianas Operation (1949)

1949 · Feature film · 83 min

  • Documentary

Synopsis

This U.S. Marine Corps documentary shows the operation in the Marianas Islands group during World War 2 in detail. Phase 1. Saipan: The Invation of Saipan in the Marianas group in June 1944 by the 2nd, 4th, and 27 Army Divisions Phase 2. Guam: The landing on and recapture of Guam in the Marianas in 1944 featuring the joint Army, Navy and Marine operation. Phase 3. Tinian: Following the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions landings on 24 July 1944, supported by naval bombardment and artillery firing across the strait from Saipan.

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Running time
83 minutes
Collection
Feature Films

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