On July 24, 1944, Marines to the north of Guam landed on two narrow beaches on Tinian, an effort described by Marine Lt. Gen. Holland M. Smith as "the perfect amphibious operation in the Pacific War." ...

The end of July marked the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Tinian, completing the campaign to capture the Marianas Islands during Operation FORAGER. Seizure of the Marianas Islands enabled a ...

Historian Don Farrell shared how Tinian's post-World War II camp had no CHamorus. They were all moved off the island, leaving only Japanese and Koreans. He presented his research, "Camp Chulu: From ...

During the Tinian invasion in August, 1944, Marine Sgt. Charles Monges gives a cup of water to a little Japanese girl who wandered out of the woods. (National Archives) DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa. — Judy Reitz ...

The Mariana Islands are a popular destination for travelers due to their beautiful views and travel attractions in addition to warm weather all year round. Saipan, Tinian and Rota of the Mariana ...