WAR IN THE MARIANAS
Picture #1 Japanese Cannon (140mm Coastal Defense Rifle) The Japanese cannon was a 140 mm pedestal mounted naval gun with a range of about 17,000 meters that was used to cover the harbor at Sasanhaya Bay as part of Japan's defense of Rota during World War II. Just to the west of this location is a second casemate who does not have a weapon. The Japanese troops constructed the artillery position in 1941. In 1984, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Picture #2 Tonga Cave Tonga Cave, a massive natural cave near to Songsong Village, was most likely used by ancient Chamorros for a variety of reasons throughout thousands of years. The Japanese troops utilized the cave as a tiny hospital during WWII. Prior to the construction of concrete buildings, Rota inhabitants sought refuge in Tonga Cave during typhoons. It's a lovely natural feature with a plethora of stalactites and stalagmites. Picture #3 Japanese Locomotive This is the sole locomotive involved with the...
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