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Trouble in paradise: US plans for Pacific war

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This chapter explores the strategic significance of the Mariana Islands, especially Tinian, during World War II and its ongoing relevance to U.S. military operations. It contextualizes the islands within broader U.S. interests in the Pacific amid contemporary international challenges.

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