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While a decisive battle in the Pacific for the United States, they did learn just how determined and willing the Japanese were to continue fighting until the very end. On top of that, many of the defeated Japanese forces committed suicide in the caves of the island while many of the native civilians committed suicide as the Marines were advancing to the north of the island after Emperor Hirohito gave an imperial order that encouraged civilians to do so.
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What was the outcome of the battle of saipan?
The outcome of the battle of saipan was that the USMC won the battle of saipan.
When was Saipan Sucks created?
Saipan Sucks was created in 2001.
What is the currency used in Saipan?
The official currency of Saipan is the U.S. dollar.
What was the timeline for the 165th infantry regiment during World War 2?
The 165th infantry regiment was part of the 27th Infantry Division, composed largely of New York national guard units. They fought in the Pacific in the Bismark Archipeligo, the Philippines, on Saipan (where they faced the last and largest Japanese banzei charge of the war), and Okinawa. On Saipan they were under the command of Marine General Holland Smith, whose contempt for the US Army was legendary.
What happened to hideki tojo after the Battle of Midway?
He wasn't removed from power until after Saipan fell in '44.
