Pacific Tank Wrecks – Amazing Images of Surviving Battle Relics in the Pacific

In the Jungles and beaches of the Pacific Island wrecks of all kinds can still be found.

We have for you a selection of Japanese and American tanks and tracked vehicles:

Wrecked Sherman Tank, just off the beach of Saipan [Via]

Now used for tourists and kids as a platform to to dive off [Via]

Japanese Tank on the deck of the Nippo Maru [Via]

Amtrack abandoned at Palau [Via]

Japanese Type 95 tank abandoned on an airfield in Peleliu [Via]

Another shot of the same tank [Via]

Japanese tank on the Babelthuap Island, Palau [Via]

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The same tank [Via]

Tank wreck at the last command post of the Japanese forces on Saipan [Via]

Another abandoned tank on Saipan [Via]

Rusting remains of an Amtrack on New Guinea [Via]

Abandoned Sherman on Guam [Via]

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Joris Nieuwint: Joris Nieuwint is a battlefield guide for the Operation Market Garden area. His primary focus is on the Allied operations from September 17th, 1944 onwards. Having lived in the Market Garden area for 25 years, he has been studying the events for nearly as long. He has a deep understanding of the history and a passion for sharing the stories of the men who are no longer with us.
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