Northern Mariana Islands · MP
Tinian
The island the atomic bombers flew from.
- Population
- 2,044 (2020 census)
- Battle
- July 24–August 1, 1944
Then
- Ancient times
Chamorro builders raise the House of Taga's 20-foot latte stones. One still stands.
- 1944
US forces take Tinian. Of 8,500 Japanese defenders, 313 survive.
- 1945
Enola Gay and Bockscar take off from North Field.
Now
The bomb-loading pits are preserved at North Field. San Jose is the main village, and the Air Force is restoring the old airfield.