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	Guam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Territory of Guam (Guåhån in Chamorro) is an island in the Western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated territory of the United States.
		Guam is a relatively short flight from Japan compared to Hawaii, and a series of tourist hotels and golf courses were built to cater to the tourists.
		Guam is the southernmost island in the Mariana Island chain and is the largest island in Micronesia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guam (1309 words)

	Battle of Guam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The battle of Guam was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Guam in the Mariana Islands from 21 July 1944 to 10 August 1944.
		Guam is the largest of the Marianas, 35 miles (56 km) long and 9 miles (14 km) wide.
		Guam was chosen as a target because its large size made it suitable as a base for supporting the next stage of operations towards the Philippines, Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands; the deep-water harbor at Apra was suitable for the largest ships; and the two airfields would be suitable for B-29 Superfortress bombers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Guam (799 words)

	Encyclopedia: Battle of Guam
		The battle of Tinian was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Tinian in the Mariana Islands from 24 July 1944 to 1 August 1944.
		Battle of Peleliu Conflict World War II, Pacific War Date September 15, 1944 – November 25, 1944 Place Peleliu, Palau Islands Result American victory Like the bloody World War II island campaigns before it, the battle of Peleliu was a fight to capture an airstrip on a speck of coral in...
		Battle of Angaur Conflict World War II, Pacific War Date 17 September 1944 – 30 September 1944 Place Angaur, Palau Islands Result American victory The battle of Angaur was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Angaur in the Palau Islands from 17...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Battle-of-Guam (2248 words)

	Guam
		Guam is the southernmost and largest island in the Mariana Archipelago with a total land area of approximately 212 square miles.
		Guam is approximately 30 miles long, stretching from Ritidian Point in the north to the village of Merizo in the south.
		A close scientific examination of Guam reveals four main physical divisions to the island: the northern limestone plateau, the dissected volcanic plateau in the south, the south-central basin area and the fringing reef areas of the coastal lowlands.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/guam.htm (3623 words)

	History
		Guam participated in may evaluations and tests throughout the next few years and on July 1, 1974, Guam completed the ISCS evaluation and was redesignated Amphibious Assault Ship.
		While deployed to the Mediterranean in May, 1982, Guam was sent to the coast of Lebanon to prepare for possible evacuation operationsor intervention in the war raging between the Israelies and opposing Palestinian and Syrian forces.
		Guam was instrumental in the recovery of one of the rocket booster nose cones which was able to be loaded on to the flight deck and returned for inspection.
	members.tripod.com /~lph9/hx1.htm (1258 words)

	History of Guam
		Guam was discovered by Magellan in 1521, was occupied by Spain in 1688, was captured by the United States cruiser " Charleston " in June 1899, and was ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Paris on the l0th of December 1898.
		The Battle of Guam started on July 21, 1944 with American troops landing on the island and Guam was liberated from Japanese military rule on August 10 in an Allied victory.
		Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the US with policy relations between Guam and the US under the jurisdiction of the Office of Insular Affairs, US Department of the Interior.
	www.historyofnations.net /oceania/guam.html (380 words)

	Articles - Guam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Guam's history of colonialism is the longest among the Pacific islands, starting with Ferdinand Magellan's visit in 1521 during his around the world voyage.
		The Organic Act of 1950 granted U.S. citizenship to Guam's population, and gradually the island obtained semi-autonomous status as an Organized territory.
		Guam saw catastrophic damage in 1997 after Super Typhoon Paka slammed into the island at nearly Category 5 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
	www.worldhammock.com /articles/Guam (856 words)

	Guam
		The second Guam (CB-2) was launched 12 November 1943 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N.J.; sponsored by Mrs.
		Guam now got a new assignment as flagship of Cruiser Task Force 95, composed of large cruisers Guam and Alaska, four light cruisers, and nine destroyers.
		Guam departed Jinsen 14 November and reached San Francisco 3 December landing a contingent of Army troops for discharge.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/g9/guam-ii.htm (653 words)

	Guam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Guam's economy is mainly supported by tourism (particularly from Japan) and its United States armed forces base.
		Guam's history of colonialism is the longest along the Pacific islands, starting with Ferdinand Magellan's visit in 1521 during his around the world voyage.
		While there is a movement for Guam's complete independence from the United States and a competing but limited movement for statehood, most people on Guam favor a modified version of the current territorial status, involving greater autonomy from Washington, D.C. and the mainland.
	www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Guam (593 words)

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		Guam is the largest and most southerly of the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
		Several factors contribute to validation of the theory that the 30 Guam Garands were initially in the hands of the Marine Corps.
		The climate on Guam is hostile to firearms.
	www.scott-duff.com /GuamMono.htm (2921 words)

	Battle of Guam (1898) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The capture of (The largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898) Guam gave the United States its first possesion in the (The largest ocean in the world) Pacific Ocean.
		The last message the Spanish authorities on Guam had received from Spain was dated April 14, 1898, a month before war was declared.
		On June 20, Glass arrived off the shore of (The largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898) Guam.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/battle_of_guam_(1898).htm (591 words)

	My Tour in Viet Nam - Ben Drake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The battle for Saipan was hard-fought and bloody, but capturing the Pacific island gave the U.S. a much-needed base for air attacks against Japan.
		Guam fell on Aug. 10 at a cost of 7,000 American casualties.
		The capture of Saipan, Tinian and Guam, overshadowed by the Allied invasion of Europe, proved to be the back breaker in the Pacific war.
	www.marine-family.org /ray/saipan/about.htm (723 words)

	Resources on the Guam
		Angry at the 'larcenous' natives, he first dubbed Guam and the rest of the Mariana Islands "Las Islas de los Ladrones", (The Islands of the Thieves), but in 1668 their name was changed to "Las Marianas" after Mariana of Austria, widow of Spain's Philip IV.
		On June 21, 1898, Guam was captured by the United States in the bloodless Battle of Guam during the Spanish-American War.
		The Battle of Guam started on July 21, 1944 with American troops landing on the island and Guam was recaptured from Japanese military rule on August 10 in an Allied victory.
	www.mongabay.com /indigenous_ethnicities/pacific/Guam.html (1431 words)

	Battlefield 1942 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The battle takes place in the deserts of Kasserine surrounding the ever famous Kasserine Pass that the Allied forces desperately tried to hold to trap the Germans in North Africa.
		The map is set up with two main bases on either side of a large mountain pass with the Americans starting with a weak forward line in the pass and reinforcements on the beach.
		Map Description - Battle of Hurtgen Forest pits the Germans against the American in the Hurtgen Forest, an area that is in Western Germany.
	www.eagames.com /official/battlefield/1942/us/editorial/community_message_47.jsp (756 words)

	Giants of the Corps: Gen Wilson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Guam was next, and his "Fox" Co addressed Chonito Ridge and Fonte Ridge on the crest.
		Actually, the combat on Guam was put on the back burner by the press at the time, upstaged by the early thrusts of the Normandy invasion.
		Guam's Liberation Day, 21 July 1944, is when the 3dMarDiv, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade and 77th Army Division struck to liberate the island from the Japanese.
	www.mca-marines.org /leatherneck/Apr03GenWilsonCMC.htm (2354 words)

	Carl Vinson Battle Group visits Guam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		GUAM -- The aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), arrived here Tuesday, Feb. 25, for crew rest and relaxation, and to allow Sailors to interact with local citizens, enjoy sightseeing around the island and participate in community service projects.
		The Carl Vinson Battle Group is currently deployed in the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet area of operations.
		The Carl Vinson Battle Group is conducting routine operations in the Western Pacific as part of America’s commitment to our friends and allies in the region.
	www.c7f.navy.mil /news/2003/February/24.htm (259 words)

	War In The Pacific National Historical Park - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Marine Corps Ball was held at the Holiday Inn on Guam and was an elegant and classy occasion.
		The ceremony was beautiful and amazing and it was a pleasure and a delight for employees of War in the Pacific National Historical Park to be able to participate in recognizing and applauding the 228th birthday of the Marine Corps.
		It was the Marine Corps that was responsible for the Liberation of Guam on July 21, 1944, and it will be War in the Pacific National Historical Park’s distinct honor to commemorate those who served and suffered during the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam.
	www.nps.gov /wapa/pphtml/newsdetail8588.html (500 words)

	USS GUAM SHIP
		The history of the USS Guam’s bell can be traced back to the island of Guam where, in 1927, the local Chamber of Commerce organized a campaign to raise funds to buy a plaque and bell for the original USS Guam, the gunboat deployed to the Yangtze River in China.
		The bell and plaque were officially presented to USS Guam’s commanding officer, LCDR R. Autry in 1929.
		During a visit to the island of Guam, Bill Banning,, a former US Marine, noticed the bell and plaque at the library and began his crusade to have the bell returned the USS Guam so that it could once again serve the proud ship for which it was created.
	members.tripod.com /~lph9/bell.htm (423 words)

	The Official Website of Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo
		The Liberation of Guam and the Battle for the Northern Marianas were turning points in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and are defining moments in the histories of both Guam and the Common-wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
		Although the wreath laying to commemorate the Liberation of Guam is typically held in July, this year’s event was held as part of the National World War II Memorial festivities to allow for the participation of the many veterans who would be visiting Washington, D.C. during this time.
		The 5th Field Marines were part of the liberation force that landed on Guam on July 21, 1944, and continue to hold vivid memories of the tragedy of war and the goodness of the Chamorro people.
	www.house.gov /bordallo/Press_Releases/2004/0520040.html (514 words)

	22nd Royal Navy Battle Group
		Cpl.Dpunker for his gallant and brave act of capping the south-east flag alone during the battle for England against all odds and thus allowing reinforcements to arrive.
		The medal is awarded for those who show themselves to the fore in action, and set an example of bravery and resource under fire, but without performing acts of such pre-eminent bravery.
		For Participation in five of the above battles the France and Germany Star's Ribbon with one gilt rosette is awarded.
	trexer.net /22rn.htm (4571 words)

	Battle of Guam - Wikimedia Commons
		Bombardment of Guam on 14 July 1944 before the battle of Guam.
		First flag on Guam on boat hook mast.
		Marines show their appreciation to the Coast Guard during the invasion of Guam during World War II Japanese Prisoners of War at Guam, with bowed heads after hearing Emperor Hirohito make announcement of Japan's unconditional surrender., 08/15/1945
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Guam (157 words)

	Guam Natives Look Forward to Port Visit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		While the Battle Cat crew and Sailors of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, closed in on a much-deserved break in Guam, the liberty port had added meaning for 30 members of the Battle Cat/5 team who call Guam home.
		Guam houses U.S. military installations for all service branches and is strategically important to the United States, according to the CIA-World Fact book.
		Guam has a touch of the United States, except it is tropical, he added.
	www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=10764 (639 words)

	"Always Faithful" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Jacobson and Kurt were caught during the Battle of Guam in the fierce opening fires of what was to be the greatest Japanese banzai charge of the Pacific war.
		PFC Edward Topka was found mortally wounded under a concrete bridge on the second day during the Battle of Guam.
		Gen Mundy, who was on Guam to commemorate the liberation of the island 50 years before, joined in the dedication of the War Dog Cemetery and paid the final tribute to the dogs.
	www.mca-marines.org /Leatherneck/Mayfaithful.htm (1488 words)

	Magnificent Micronesia - Section 1 - Guam
		Surrounded by an emerald blue ocean and white sand beaches, Guam is an island of limestone cliffs and volcanic hills rich with waterfalls and a variety of flora and fauna.
		The perfumed aroma of plumeria, ginger and jasmine permeates the air, and bougainvillea (puti tai nobu) blooms in many shades, lending color and form to the landscape.
		Guam also offers a variety of night life activities that range from sunset dinner cruises to spectacular shows, as well as dog races and night clubs.
	www.skin-diver.com /pata/guam.html (190 words)

	Marine Dogs of World War II
		I was the commanding officer of the 3rd War Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam.
		During the course of the war, 15 of the handlers in the 2nd and 3rd Platoons were killed: 3 at Guam, 4 on Saipan and 8 on Iwo Jima.
		In these battles, as in their training, the men learned to depend on their dogs and to trust their dogs' instincts with their lives.
	www.worldwar2history.info /Marines/dogs.html (885 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		ALASKA The second GUAM (CB-2) was launched 12 November 1943 by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., Camden, N.J.; sponsored by Mrs.
		On the night of 27 to 28 March 1945 Admiral F. Low's Cruiser Division 16 in GUAM conducted bombardment of the airfield on Minami Daito.
		She was sold for scrapping 24 May 1961 to the Boston Metals Co., Baltimore, Md. GUAM received two battle stars for World War II service.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/cruisers/cb2.txt (692 words)

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		This battle was important in investigating Bush's activities in World War 2, since the day the battle started, June 19, 1944, is also the day Bush (supposedly) landed his Avenger on the water off Guam.
		And since Guam airfield became became usable to U.S. forces on July 29, 1944, this means that the lack of Forrestal diary entries for that and several subsequent days in 1944 could be important evidence in the "case" against George Bush.
		This latter fact of Obata's being on Guam rather than Saipan is important because it may help to explain how fast the Emperor and the Cabinet in Japan may have gotten word of the arrival of Bush (the Standard Oil/Dulles courier) on Guam on June 19, 1944.
	home.att.net /~m.standridge/cmaturky.htm (4502 words)

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