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Great Marianas Turkey Shoot begins 70 years ago this hour (June 19 1944)


Video: 'The World At War: Pacific 1/5' (June 19, 1944, at 8:31)

(Monday, June 19, 1944, 5:50 a.m. ChST; part of World War IIPacific War) — The Battle of the Philippine Sea, a decisive naval battle which eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions, began today. Continue reading Great Marianas Turkey Shoot begins 70 years ago this hour (June 19 1944)