On 10 August, U.S. Marines retook the Pacific island of Guam from the Japanese military. Guam was of crucial significance for U.S. forces. It served as a major air and naval staging point and holding the island was fundamental to victory in the Pacific theatre of war. Guam served as a base for the squadron of U.S. bombers that attacked Japan and forced an end to hostilities.
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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "US Marines land on Guam". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 20 October 2001 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=3134, accessed 07 May 2024.]
