BANZAI!  July 7th, 1944 -

The bloody battle for Saipan was almost over. The men of the U.S. 4th Marine 
Division dug in for the night just south of the town of Makunsha. North of 
them, the remains of the Japanese garrison prepared for what would be one of 
the largest Banzai charges in the war. Although, initially surprised by the 
Japanese assault, the American's firepower soon made its presence felt. Even 
before the Japanese reached the American lines, over half of their number had 
been lost. Despite the heavy losses, the Japanese garrison still managed to 
punch several holes in the Marine's lines before being driven off.

