The US mission in July 1944 was simple, create a series of airbases across Tinnian, Saipan and Guam - making an of attack within Japan's ring of defence.
But, despite the awesome levels of Allied bombardment - landing in Guam was not quite plain sailing.
James Holland and John McManus discuss.
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