"Submerged Sherman Tank from the battle of Saipan." Topic

… Still in water

"The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands from 15 June 1944 to 9 July 1944.

The invasion fleet embarking the expeditionary forces left Pearl Harbor on June 5, 1944, the same day Operation Overlord was launched with the invasion of Normandy (AKA the D-Day landings). The Normandy landings were the larger amphibious landing, but the Marianas invasion fielded the larger fleet.

By July 7, the Japanese had nowhere to retreat. Saito made plans for a final suicidal banzai charge. On the fate of the remaining civilians on the island, Saito said, "There is no longer any distinction between civilians and troops. It would be better for them to join in the attack with bamboo spears than be captured." At dawn, with a group of a dozen men carrying a great red flag in the lead, the remaining able-bodied troops, about 3,000 men, charged forward in the final attack. Amazingly, behind them came the wounded, with bandaged heads, crutches, and barely armed…"

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Perhaps it is only submerged at high tide?

Nice diorama of said tank: YouTube link

Interesting that still so many destroyed and wrecked items of war are around. Without being recovered, etc. Of course with some, primarily with ships and aircraft, they may be considered a war grave site. And can't or shouldn't be disturbed …

Interesting indeed!.

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