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Today in American Military History -- 1941
Just 3 days before Pearl Harbor, the Navy Department orders Guam to destroy all codes and secret documents.
The American garrison was defeated by Japanese forces on 10 December, which resulted in an occupation until the Second Battle of Guam in 1944.
Just 3 days before Pearl Harbor, the Navy Department orders Guam to destroy all codes and secret documents.
The American garrison was defeated by Japanese forces on 10 December, which resulted in an occupation until the Second Battle of Guam in 1944.
Battle_of_Guam_(1941)
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How would you like to be one of the Marines or Sailors stationed there in 1941?
US Government: "This island looks indefensible. Let's not spend any useless money on defenses."
Marines: ...
USG: "This place is too dangerous for dependents. We should evacuate dependents."
Marines: ...
USG: "Looks like the Japanese might attack. Have a plan to destroy codes and documents."
Marines: "Whelp. Guess we'll dig foxholes."
Japan: "We brought 5,000 muldoons. Surrender."
USG: "Uncle"
USN Radioman Tweed: "Nuts"
US Government: "This island looks indefensible. Let's not spend any useless money on defenses."
Marines: ...
USG: "This place is too dangerous for dependents. We should evacuate dependents."
Marines: ...
USG: "Looks like the Japanese might attack. Have a plan to destroy codes and documents."
Marines: "Whelp. Guess we'll dig foxholes."
Japan: "We brought 5,000 muldoons. Surrender."
USG: "Uncle"
USN Radioman Tweed: "Nuts"
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