Tarawa
Tarawa
Tarawa
The Japanese attempted to use the island of Guam as a stepping stone to the Mariana Islands during World War II. Guam's strategic location made it a key target for Japanese expansion in the Pacific. Capturing Guam allowed the Japanese to establish a stronger foothold and facilitate further military operations in the region.
The Japanese attempted to use Guam as a stepping-stone to the Mariana Islands during World War II. Guam's strategic location allowed for easier access to the Marianas, which were vital for launching further military operations in the Pacific. Capturing Guam was part of Japan's broader strategy to secure the region and strengthen their defensive perimeter.
Iwo Jima, an island in the Pacific Ocean, played a crucial role in World War II as a stepping stone for an invasion of the Japanese mainland.
Island-Hopping
In 1668, Spain established a colony on the Mariana Islands, named for the Spanish queen, Mariana of Austria. The island arc is located on the Mariana Plate, which is on the western side of the trench.
The capital of the Northern Mariana Islands is Capitol Hill, which is located on the island of Saipan.
The capital of the Northern Mariana Islands is Capitol Hill, which is located on the island of Saipan.
Tinian Island of the North Mariana Islands.
The Mariana Trench is located south of Japan and east of China, in the northern Pacific Ocean, near the island of Guam.
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