What an incredible and emotional experience, standing on the very ground where American forces landed to secure the airfield. So many soldiers lost their lives here. The Mississippi aircraft carrier and other ships were anchored in deeper waters, beyond the reach of Japanese artillery, but the Japanese forces were waiting in pillboxes and caves. Peliliu is a must-see. Let us not forget the honorable men, both Japanese and American, who fought here. To the last man standing. I was deeply moved and inspired by the tributes brought by a Japanese tour group to honor the brave colonel and his men. Wow. Don't miss Peliliu.
This beach is a fantastic spot to visit, where young men had their first taste of combat and made history.
Durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, cette plage fut le théâtre d'une attaque surprise de l'armée japonaise, entraînant des pertes importantes pour les États-Unis.