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.
"Sweet Tooth-A bearded Marine pauses beside the barbed wires of an internment camp on Tinian to give a native child some candy." From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Archives Branch, USMC History Division
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