World War II Photograph from Battle of Saipan

World War II Photograph: Smoke hands over Garapan, as American fleet units bombard the capital of the Marianas during the invasion of Saipan Island. This picture, made by a Coast Guard combat photographer from a ridge overlooking the town, shows Japanese shipping sunk in the waters near the shore. Garapan finally fell to the irresistible might of the Yankee invaders.

Smoke hands over Garapan, as American fleet units bombard the capital of the Marianas during the invasion of Saipan Island. This picture, made by a Coast Guard combat photographer from a ridge overlooking the town, shows Japanese shipping sunk in the waters near the shore. Garapan finally fell to the irresistible might of the Yankee invaders.

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