Chronology of World War II

Monday, July 3

Marines Move Up in Garapan, Saipan


Marines Move Up in Garapan, Saipan
Marine infantrymen move fast to take up new positions in Garapan, principal city of Saipan. Jap buildings and installations were set afire by supporting artillery barrages and the Leathernecks entered the town to engage the enemy in street fighting for the first time in the Pacific theatre, July 3, 1944