History of the Marine Corps

After weeks of brutal combat, relentless bombardment, and fierce resistance, the Japanese momentum on Guam finally collapsed. In this episode, we explore how a seemingly unstoppable Japanese counterattack quickly unraveled, leaving scattered, leaderless troops desperately hiding in caves and jungle ravines. 

Cooks, clerks, and engineers stepped boldly into the breach. Ahead lay brutal struggles for Orote Peninsula, the strategic town of Sumay, and vital airfields that symbolized Guam's liberation. 

After weeks of relentless fighting, Saipan fell into American hands. The strategic island of Guam was next, heavily reinforced and waiting. The enemy had fortified every possible landing spot, preparing meticulously for another bloody defense.

Delays added frustration, but also time for crucial adjustments. On July 21, 1944, the Marines finally…

By early July 1944, the brutal fight for Saipan had narrowed to a violent, grinding finish at the island's northern tip. Japanese troops, trapped and desperate, fought with unyielding fanaticism, determined not to surrender a single inch. 

Hidden machine guns, suicide charges, and…