Uniquely among the National Park System, it honors the bravery and sacrifices of all those who participated in the Pacific Theater.

During World War II, Guam was captured by the Japanese forces in 1941, occupied for four years, and liberated by the Americans in 1944.

The T. Stell Newman Visitor Center is located in Santa Rita, outside the gate of Naval Base Guam.

[5] Located in the Nimitz Hill Annex community, this Unit was the Japanese naval communications center.

[8] NRHP-listed resources here include: The undeveloped Mount Alifan Unit was the high point used by the Japanese commander directing the defense of the Agat beaches.