Historical Markers and War Memorials in Asan, Guam

Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin

Attack, Occupation, Liberation Marker detail

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1 ► Guam, Asan — Attack, Occupation, Liberation —

Attack The Japanese conquest of Guam began on December 8, 1941, an hour after the attack on Pearl Harbor. A small force of U.S. Marine and Navy personnel, joined by members of the local Chamorro Insular Force Guard and Naval Militia, opposed . . . — — Map (db m185671) HM WM

2 ► Guam, Asan — Banzai Charges —

The Japanese launched massive counterattacks from these highlands. More than a wild suicide charge, the banzai attack the night of July 25, 1944, was a carefully organized attempt to drive the Americans back into the sea. Although some Japanese . . . — — Map (db m185669) HM

3 ► Guam, Asan — Guam 1941-1944 —

In remembrance of all who sacrified for liberty May peace and understanding prevail so that no future generation will ever be compelled to repeat these sacrifices — — Map (db m185838) WM

4 ► Guam, Asan — The Inland Offensive —

From the hilltops, Japanese officers could see the broader pattern of U.S. tactics and troop movements. They watched as the Americans secured the beachhead at Asan and kept moving — uphill and inland. Japanese forces had dug into strong defensive . . . — — Map (db m185670) HM

5 ► Guam, Asan — War in the Pacific National Historical Park —

This historic landing beach is one of seven park units that commemorate the World War II fighting on Guam. By traveling from unit to unit, you can trace the three-week battle that began at the beaches, spread inland, and swept across the island. . . . — — Map (db m185659) HM