War in the Pacific National Historical Park
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Seaview5
1,008 contributions
Feb 2020
Unfortunately, when we visited, there was an extremely loud religious group, dominating the site as their loud voices carried almost everywhere. However, ignoring this, we could see that the site was well set out with sufficient information, well presented. We were particularly impressed by the signposts pointing in the direction of other areas of conflict during the Second World War. On a normal, quiet day I am sure that the beauty of the site offers ample scope for peaceful, quiet reflection.
Written February 2, 2020
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Outdoorpilot
Saint Louis, MO46 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
A National Park Museum in Guam regarding the Pre and Post Pearl Harbor Event. Your greeted by a two man Japanese submarine outside that gets your attention right away. Inside are excellent maps, time sequence stations about the war, listening stations and videos. The gift shop has many fine and reasonable priced take away items. Model airplanes of the period are very reasonable and well built. Driving distance from the museum are other great views of the battle areas including caves, bunkers etc. P.S. Taco Bell across street for lunch if you end up spending more time than you thought which will happen.
Written June 27, 2014
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RetiredUSAF_12
Yucca Valley, CA36 contributions
Feb 2014 • Family
I still can't understand how the Marines were able to do it, and I wonder what the Japanese were thinking as they watched the assault unfolding below them. A very small, but valuable, insight into a brutal war.
Written March 5, 2014
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MoDa0206
San Antonio, TX170 contributions
Feb 2012 • Family
The location on the main highway is the most public location.
The main location has a very large obelisk hidden behind a large hill and facing the ocean. You will also see a marker indentifying the location of the Command Post of Brig General L.G. Shepherd from 1944. In addition to the Command Post marker, you will be able to walk on the same site where the Japanese Gun Fortification still stands. Below the fortification at the bottom of the cliff are Japanese pillboxes & machine gun mounts. From the pillbox vantage point and down the beach, you will be able to see the Underwater Observatory called the Fish Eye Visitor Center. As I stated there are other War in the Pacific National Historical Parks on Guam. Directly above the main war of the pacific location, in the above cliff is another location. Yes, you can drive there. From this area you have the same vantage point as WWII Japanese generals used to conduct anti-American landing maneuvers. Up the road from this vantage point there are several historical makers and locations that the Japanese army carved tunnels into the mountainside. Several semi trailer trucks can park in these tunnels. There are several more WWII historical areas but you have to go and find them your self.
Before you go, perform an Internet search for a Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese troop who lived in the jungles of Guam for 28 years after the war.
In addition to WWII history, there are many Magellan historic locations to explore, but that is another Trip Advisor tidbit.
The main location has a very large obelisk hidden behind a large hill and facing the ocean. You will also see a marker indentifying the location of the Command Post of Brig General L.G. Shepherd from 1944. In addition to the Command Post marker, you will be able to walk on the same site where the Japanese Gun Fortification still stands. Below the fortification at the bottom of the cliff are Japanese pillboxes & machine gun mounts. From the pillbox vantage point and down the beach, you will be able to see the Underwater Observatory called the Fish Eye Visitor Center. As I stated there are other War in the Pacific National Historical Parks on Guam. Directly above the main war of the pacific location, in the above cliff is another location. Yes, you can drive there. From this area you have the same vantage point as WWII Japanese generals used to conduct anti-American landing maneuvers. Up the road from this vantage point there are several historical makers and locations that the Japanese army carved tunnels into the mountainside. Several semi trailer trucks can park in these tunnels. There are several more WWII historical areas but you have to go and find them your self.
Before you go, perform an Internet search for a Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese troop who lived in the jungles of Guam for 28 years after the war.
In addition to WWII history, there are many Magellan historic locations to explore, but that is another Trip Advisor tidbit.
Written January 9, 2013
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CPFam
Agana, Mariana Islands110 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Most visitors do not understand the significance of this National Park. It seems obvious only to Locals and the Military, but there is enough information provided for those that take the time to find out, explore the park in its entirety. The Park is also a great place to take leisure walks, ride a bicycle, jog or have a picnic. The rocky beach is fun for kids because of the tiny hermit crabs. Kids can hold them, it tickles their palms. You might just get lucky and find interesting items that were washed ashore, just practice caution, there are rocks and debris. It is not a place to swim in due to the rocks and rough currents. The path behind the restrooms lead up the hill and down towards the circle near the flag poles; this makes for a brisk and challenging walk. The park is also used for US Federal Holiday celebrations and the famous Easter Egg Hunt. CAUTION: There might be some areas that will be blocked off for safety precautions like the Fire Ant infestation some years back, just be cautious. So take the family, friends and visit for awhile and be thankful for the sacrifices of those that lived during that era; I am thankful every day.
Written July 10, 2018
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Gary P
Grand Rapids, MI133 contributions
Apr 2014 • Business
Having seen many tv documentaries about the US taking Guam back and other Islands in this area, I knew I just had to visit as many Horrific landing sites that our BRAVE Armed Forces had to endure just to give THANKS and be forever grateful for their acts of heroism and bravery that one could not really understand until you have seen the footage and by just standing in that area to observe what must have been going through our soldiers minds as they landed. This is just one theater in the war effort to help US win in the Pacific region. A MILLION THANKS TO THOSE WHO SERVED AND WHO CONTINUE TO SERVE OUR GREAT COUNTRY, THE USA!!!!
Written April 8, 2014
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zippy608
Gold Canyon, AZ2,077 contributions
Apr 2010
First off, I want to say that I love the National Park Service because most of the things that the national parks protect would not exist or would be surrounded by over priced condos. However, this is the first national park that had me a bit disappointed. The two landing beaches (Asan & Agat) were incredible to see. There are signs and monuments everywhere explaining about the landings. The visitor's center is very nice and is full of info. and history.
The following is what I considered the problems to be and because of them I was kind of disappointed. The park brochure has all the history and it lists several points of interest to see. When you try and find these places it is almost impossible to find any signs indicating you are there. An example would be the Piti Guns which you can see in the one of the photos. They are located on a ridge and you have to hike a trail to get to them. We drove around and around just trying to find a sign that told us where to enter the trail. Some of the points of interest state that access may be difficult due to overgrowth or undeveloped areas, but it doesn't say that you cannot go. After spending two weeks exploring the jungles of some of the other World War 2 islands we wanted to hike to one of those points of interest listed in the brochure and on the map. There were NO SIGNS at all at that spot and even the rangers in the visitor's center couldn't tell us how to get there. We finally found a local who told us where to start our hike, but it was late afternoon by that time so we could not go very far and that of course happened to be our last day on Guam. I guess that I am used to better signage and more knowledge from the rangers about the park they are working at. So when you visit just have that in mind.
Aside from that, this park in an absolute MUST SEE if you are on Guam. On
July 21, 1944 U.S. forces landed on Guam to take it back from Japan and we lost over 1700 men in this battle. World War 2 played an important part in our country's history and it should never be forgotten.
The following is what I considered the problems to be and because of them I was kind of disappointed. The park brochure has all the history and it lists several points of interest to see. When you try and find these places it is almost impossible to find any signs indicating you are there. An example would be the Piti Guns which you can see in the one of the photos. They are located on a ridge and you have to hike a trail to get to them. We drove around and around just trying to find a sign that told us where to enter the trail. Some of the points of interest state that access may be difficult due to overgrowth or undeveloped areas, but it doesn't say that you cannot go. After spending two weeks exploring the jungles of some of the other World War 2 islands we wanted to hike to one of those points of interest listed in the brochure and on the map. There were NO SIGNS at all at that spot and even the rangers in the visitor's center couldn't tell us how to get there. We finally found a local who told us where to start our hike, but it was late afternoon by that time so we could not go very far and that of course happened to be our last day on Guam. I guess that I am used to better signage and more knowledge from the rangers about the park they are working at. So when you visit just have that in mind.
Aside from that, this park in an absolute MUST SEE if you are on Guam. On
July 21, 1944 U.S. forces landed on Guam to take it back from Japan and we lost over 1700 men in this battle. World War 2 played an important part in our country's history and it should never be forgotten.
Written January 25, 2011
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Dave C
Seoul, South Korea54 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
A must visit to see a glimpse of Guam's WW2 past. Not a lot of monuments just natural setting.
There were a couple of beautiful star fish near the beach during the day we visited.
We'll worth it to see a part of military history.
There were a couple of beautiful star fish near the beach during the day we visited.
We'll worth it to see a part of military history.
Written July 15, 2014
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Kevin W
Nashville, TN33 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
Wonderful history lesson. Took a hike up the hill. Was further than it looked, but awesome view from top. Found bunker in side of hill and down by the water. Beautiful to see.
Written January 18, 2014
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GrandmaKookie
Tumon, Mariana Islands22 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
This park, with it's one mile path, is the best place on Guam to take a walk, jog or just enjoy the sunshine. Also available are great displays regarding the Japanese and US battle there from WWII.
Written April 30, 2013
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