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Historical Markers in Santa Rita, Guam

 
Hidden Defenses Marker image, Touch for more information
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, February 27, 2015
Hidden Defenses Marker
1 Guam, Santa Rita — Hidden Defenses
Near Shoreline Drive, 0.1 miles north of Highway 2A, on the left when traveling north.
For concealment and for protection from bombardment, the Japanese built this pillbox directly into the limestone headland. This digging-in was also the pattern at Gaan Point and Asan Beach. With gun ports for eyes and rocky ridges for armor, . . . Map (db m185842) HM
2 Guam, Santa Rita — Japanese Two-Man Submarine
Near Marine Corps Drive (Highway 1) at Highway 2A, on the right when traveling south.
This two-man submarine ran aground at Guam's Togcha Beach in mid-August 1944 while on a mission to attack American shore facilities. The battle for Guam had ended more than a week before. Although Japan built more than 2,000 midget submarines . . . Map (db m185672) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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May. 10, 2024