My 95 year old father is a Marine and landed on Ga'an point. He was a crewman on an Amtrac in the second wave. His amtrac along with 21 other Amtracs were destroyed by two 75mm guns and one 37mm gun hidden in bunkers right at the water line. His tractor was hit from less than 50 feet away from the gun. The first round cut the driver in two but did not explode and most everyone was able to jump out before the second round exploded a couple seconds later. The Amtrac that landed right next to his had no survivors. He was not wounded but the other crewman suffered a bullet wound in the leg and later recovered. A few minutes later he saw a Marine throw a satchel charge into the hidden bunker and the gun was destroyed. A few minutes after that, a US tank came down the beach and fired into the bunker from just a few feet away from it He could not talk about that day for over 60 years but he can talk about it now as if it happened just yesterday. We visited guam 5 years ago for the 70th anniversary of liberation and the bunker is still there and it shows the damage from explosions. There are rusted metal pieces in the water nearby which are likely pieces of amtracs.

When we first got to Guam in 1969 I lived in the village of Agat and attended Agat jr high. My sister and I used to walk to school. It was a great time in my life.

It's a good thing you are doing documenting these old battlefields. You're a good man David.

I could watch your videos all day long David. Once again I thank you. love the history of WWII.

I miss living there, best few years of my life. The history is great. Thank you for the upload

Thank you for choosing Guam, among many more islands, to do a brief video of our history, our island itself and the experiences you've encountered while on the island.

I was a Marine stationed at Marine Barracks Naval Station from 77-78. This video brought back some memories. Thank you.

Very cool! I spent about a month in Guam. One of my favorite places on earth.

Very nice video, David. I spent 16 months on Guam 1976-77

Hey from Guam love how our island is getting recognized more

Guam is a little bigger than Whidbey Island, WA state and smaller than Molokai in the Hawaiian Island archipelago. It’s the most valuable piece of American real estate as the country pivots its strategic mission to secure the Pacific from China, Russia, & North Korea. Guam is the tip of the American spear to project its hegemonic power.

Thank you so much for your Information David 😊

Thank you so much for this awesome video and commentary!

Great video; I enjoyed that one and looking forward to see more great videos

Love the video, would like to see more of these. Actually more of anything would be nice

Thank for the videos , your all video Awesome 👌

It was very educational and interesting as well. Keep it up

Another great video David on a glorious quiet beach setting now than what is was over 70 years ago. The Japanese took over a lot islands in a way of trying to have the upper hand against the Americans.. Wherea's it was only a matter time when the Americans brought in extra force to take over the islands which followed to the Japanese demise later in the war..Interesting video informative and educational 👍 😊 👍

more history is always a good thing!

I really liked the tour you gave us. I think it's a good mix. Keep up the great work!

Hello sir, Hope you are well. I'm Diploma Marine Engineering Student it's very helpful information video. Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰

Really interesting video, I enjoyed it very much. I vote yes on the history

I would love to lern more about the historiy of the divesites👍🏼

Hey this is pj from patriot. Thank u so much for coming over ur awesome. Let me know when u will be coming again.I’ll give a real tour of guam