The US mission in July 1944 was simple, create a series of airbases across Tinnian, Saipan and Guam - making an of attack within Japan's ring of defence.

But, despite the awesome levels of Allied bombardment - landing in Guam was not quite plain sailing.

James Holland and John McManus discuss.

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