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WWII E145 Guam’s Final Push: Mount Santa Rosa Falls

WWII E145 Guam’s Final Push: Mount Santa Rosa Falls

Update: 2025-06-30
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In early August 1944, the 77th Division prepared to launch a critical attack against Japanese defenses near Mount Santa Rosa. As enemy troops fell back into thick jungle cover, General Bruce carefully arranged his forces for one last, determined push.

US troops overcame intense resistance and moved steadily toward crucial objectives. The capture of Mount Santa Rosa marked a turning point in Guam’s liberation.

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WWII E145 Guam’s Final Push: Mount Santa Rosa Falls

WWII E145 Guam’s Final Push: Mount Santa Rosa Falls

Robert Estrada