"In June 1944, the Second World War was coming to an end, and Saipan, far away in the South China Sea, ushered in the cruelest moment. 70,000 American troops landed on the island and destroyed the Japanese defense with an overwhelming advantage. The defeat was decided, and the Japanese military officer ordered all the soldiers and civilians on the island to "become loyal" to the emperor. The beautiful Saipan Island instantly became..."