WAR IN THE MARIANAS

Japanese monument and memorial located in Kanat Tabla. Description: This is a memorial made to commemorate the death of the 2nd battalion soldiers as well as other 289 men who gave their life in defense of Saipan. To this day, Japanese tourists visit this site during a certain time to memorialize the death of the soldiers. Beach Road, Garapan This monument has two parts that relate to WWII. First is the tank on the top. The tank was used by the Japanese army throughout WWII. The specific battle it was used in was not given. The second is the hideout also used by the Japanese soldiers. The tunnel was used to hide from the Americans while firing. Hide-outs played a very important role during WWII as it was effective and relatively safer. Beach Road, Garapan This is Red Beach also located in Beach Road. Although it is now a very calm and pea...