Central Marianas naval order of battle
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On 15 June 1944, United States Marine and Army forces landed on the southwest coast of the island of Saipan in the central Marianas chain. US forces declared Saipan secure on 9 July.
Main article: Battle of Saipan
Marine Corps forces landed on the nearby island of Tinian on 24 July. Tinian was declared secure 1 August.
Main article: Battle of Tinian
The naval forces involved can be summarized as follows:
- Combat ships: 7 escort carriers, 7 old battleships, 6 heavy cruisers, 5 light cruisers, 69 destroyers, 28 destroyer escorts
- 150+ amphibious landing and support ships
- 85+ auxiliaries