In June 1944 the attention of the nation was riveted on events
unfolding in France. But in the Pacific, the Battle of Saipan was
of extreme strategic importance. This is a gripping account of one
of the most dramatic engagements of World War II. The conquest of
Saipan and the neighboring island of Tinian was a turning point in
the war in the Pacific as it made the American victory against
Japan inevitable. Until this battle, the Japanese continued to
believe that success in the war remained possible. While Japan had
suffered serious setbacks as early as the Battle of Midway in 1942,
Saipan was part of her inner defense line, so victory was
essential. The American victory at Saipan forced Japan to begin
considering the reality of defeat. For the Americans, the capture
of Saipan meant secure air bases for the new B-29s that were now
within striking distance of all Japanese cities, including
Tokyo.
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