Today in Marine Corps History - 1 August 1944

After nine days of fighting in a battle termed "the perfect amphibious of World War II," Maj . Gen. Harry Schmidt, commander of V Amphibious Corps, declared the island of Tinian secured. The combination of surprise, heavy preassault bombardment, and effective logistical support was responsible for Tinian's recapture with a much lower casualty rate (344 killed and 1550 wounded) than had been experienced in previous landings.