This Pacific Island Gave U.S. Troops a Chance to Recharge

Name: This Pacific Island Gave U.S. Troops a Chance to Recharge
Uploaded: 2018-09-13
Duration: 110551
Description: For the vast majority of American troops, Saipan was their first experience of tropical living. The heat, the beaches, the swaying palm trees - all offered a welcome respite from the ravages of war.

For the vast majority of American troops, Saipan was their first experience of tropical living. The heat, the beaches, the swaying palm trees - all offered a welcome respite from the ravages of war. (01:50)