Mount Tapochao
During the Battle of Saipan (15.6.1944 - 9.7.1944) there were heavy fighting at this mountain. It took the U.S. marines of the 2nd and 4th Division 10 days to capture mount Tapochao.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Flickr
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