Saipan Assault Planning Battle Map

The Battle of Saipan was fought from 15 June to 9 July 1944 on the island of Saipan in the Marianas Islands. With the capture of Saipan, the US could now launch B-29's to strike the Japanese homeland. Marine General Holland Smith said of Saipan "It was the decisive battle of the Pacific offensive." Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo resigned as a result of Japan losing Saipan.  Designated a "Special Operations Map Saipan Area," this map would have been used in planning the invasion in 1944.  Result: American Victory Created/Published: 1944 Scale: 40,000 Dimensions (Width x Height): 15.4x19.6 Our printing is archive-quality. Each map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclee printing method on the finest paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable map that is perfect to be proudly displayed in your home or office.  About our framing: Non-glare acrylic to reduce reflection Dry mount to ensure your map is smooth and without wrinkles 1.5 inch, 4-ply white mat to accentuate your map  Black, light walnut, and natural frame color options to match any room Wire mounting Please note that we cannot refund or return custom framed maps. We can replace a damaged frame. If your frame is damaged, please use the Contact Us or email customercare@battlearchives.com Digital watermark does not appear on your purchased map