How One Major Built a Tank From 'Junk' — And Cleared Paths for 70,000 Marines Against Japanese Mines

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At 9:42 a.m. on June 19th, 1944, Major Robert Morton Neeman crouched inside his M4 Sherman on Saipan, watching Japanese gunners adjust their aim toward his company, advancing across open ground toward fortified positions 200 yd ahead. 32 years old, commander of sea company, fourth tank battalion, one Navy cross already earned. The Japanese had posi... Read More