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During their investigations, archaeologists exploring the beaches and lagoons off Saipan have been documenting an extraordinary range of archaeological evidence of the battle including tanks, airplanes, ships, and artillery.
Slideshow: The Submerged Evidence of the Battle of Saipan
May 1, 2011
During their investigations, archaeologists exploring the beaches and lagoons off Saipan have been documenting an extraordinary range of archaeological evidence of the battle including tanks, airplanes, ships, and artillery.
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