Saipan (the most populated of the Northern Mariana Islands) is a tropical paradise located south of Japan. But during World War II, this island was the location of the most decisive conflict of the Pacific Theater – the Battle of Saipan.
To gain an advantage over the Japanese, American soldiers invaded the island in June of 1944. Following the war, the Northern Mariana Islands became a U.S. possession. American Memorial Park was set aside in 1978 as a living memorial to those who gave their lives during the battle.
Learn more about American Memorial Park.
