1944 ⟶ US Fleet Sails for Saipan Invasion

In the Pacific, the U.S. fleet transporting the expeditionar...
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1944

🚢 US Fleet Sails for Saipan Invasion

In the Pacific, the U.S. fleet transporting the expeditionary forces for the invasion of Saipan in the Mariana Islands leaves Pearl Harbor.⟶
Pacific TheaterUS NavySaipanMariana Islandsinvasionisland hoppingnaval operationsstrategic planningexpeditionary forces

✈️ US Navy Attacks Mariana Islands

US Navy planes attack the Mariana Islands of Saipan, Guam and Tinian.⟶
US Navy Attacks Mariana Islands (1944)
Pacific TheaterMariana IslandsUS Navyair strikesisland hoppingSaipanGuamTinian

💥 US Air Strikes Commence on the Marianas

American aircraft carriers commence air strikes on the Marianas, including Saipan, preparing for invasion.⟶
US Air Strikes Commence on the Marianas (1944)
air strikesMarianasSaipaninvasionPacific TheaterUS Navyisland hoppingstrategic bombing

🚢 Saipan Invasion Begins

U.S. Marine and Army forces invade the island of Saipan. U.S. submarines sight the Japanese fleet en route.⟶
Saipan Invasion Begins (1944)
Pacific TheaterIsland HoppingInvasionUS MarinesUS ArmyJapanese DefenseNaval BattleStrategic Importance

🚢 US Navy Shelling and Bombing in Marshall Islands

U.S. Navy shelling and carrier bombing began in the Marshall Islands, preliminary to invasions the following day.⟶
US Navy Shelling and Bombing in Marshall Islands (1944)
Marshall IslandsPacific TheaterUS NavyBombardmentInvasionMilitary CampaignWarfareIsland Hopping

🚢 Japanese Navy Reacts to Saipan Bombardment

The U.S. Naval bombardment of Saipan begins. In response, Admiral Toyoda Soemu, commander-in-chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy, orders his fleet to attack U.S. Navy forces around Saipan.⟶
Japanese Navy Reacts to Saipan Bombardment (1944)
Pacific TheaterNaval BattleSaipanJapanese NavyUS NavyImperial Japanese NavyMilitary Orders1944