How many never saw it coming

Sniper hole

Like the rest of the Palau islands, Peleliu is made largely from volcanic limestone - perfect for creating fortifications from. Unlike previous battles in the Pacific, the Japanese didn't place the entire emphasis of their strategy on defending the beaches - they fortified the entire island, with sniper positions such as this.

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Taken in Kloulklubed, Peleliu (map)
Taken with a Nikon D40.
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