The Battle of Saipan stands out as one of the most brutal battles of the Pacific War. This battle that had been so costly would end in an even greater tragedy when hundreds of civilians, who had been told lies about what the Americans would do to them, chose to throw themselves from the cliffs of Saipan.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The Last Command Post...kind of
05:37 The Depths at Banzai Cliff
09:00 Tragedy at Suicide Cliff
11:35 Final Thoughts & a Look Ahead
