American > Refugees Page 1

The American military was not prepared to handle the vast number of refugees they encountered during the battle of Saipan. During the 25-day battle and shortly after, America was faced with 26,000 refugees most of whom were non-indigenous civilians. Chamorros and Carolinians numbered only 3,100.

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