The battle for Tinian in the Mariana Islands was fought from 24 July-1 August 1944. The 2d and 4th Marine Division landed on 24 July, commanded by General Harry Schmidt. After the battle the island became an important base for Allied operations, mainly used as an airfield.
"Going In-Loaded to the gunwhales with Marines, an amphibious tractor churns past a covering warship as it heads for the beach at Tinian." From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections
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