War Survivor: Ana Sablan Palomo
Lost family members but found her faith. The encroachment of the Second World War in the Pacific forever changed the lives of the CHamorus. Within
War Survivor: Vicente and Jesusa Arceo
A tale best told together. Vicente (“Ben”) Gogue Arceo and Jesusa (“Susie”) Reyes Arceo are no strangers to the senior citizen community on Guam. They
Historic Eras of Guam
WWII Profiles of Officers in Command
These American and Japanese men led the battle for Guam in 1944. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, US Navy. Lt. General Takeshi Takashina, Imperial Japanese Army.
Historic Eras of Guam
Nightmare in Malesso’ at War’s End
Fight to survive – and liberate themselves. So near, yet so far. In July 1944, the ships of the US Navy could be seen off
Historic Eras of Guam
Comfort Women on Guam
5 houses selected. The Japanese government, besides its troops, also dispatched “comfort women” or sex workers to Guam. Five homes were selected to house the
Historic Eras of Guam
CHamorus Die in Pearl Harbor Bombing
Mess attendants in the US Navy. The first CHamoru casualties of World War II occurred in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 7 December 1941,
Historic Eras of Guam
Guam Insular Guard
Young CHamorus recruited by the Navy to defend Guam. The Japanese forces who invaded Guam 10 December 1941 were fully prepared for the undertaking. Since
Guampedia Resources
Pacific World War II Timeline
Contributed by the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. Images accompanying brief description of WWII events.
Historic Eras of Guam
CHamorus Forced into War Effort
Land clearing, construction and much more. By early 1944, the CHamorus were mere tools to be utilized by the Japanese forces without regard to their
Art, Architecture, Body Adornment, Music and Food
Song of Hope, Song of Faith
Ditty urged the Americans to return. I used to listen lo my auntie’s stories about the invasion, occupation, liberation and other things concerning the Japanese