KnowraBattle of SaipanLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Battle of Saipan, each with the reason it gives.All 5Broader topic 3Related 2Mariana IslandsBroader topic: Saipan's capture gave the United States a major airbase near Japan.South Seas MandateBroader topic: The battle ended Japanese control of a central island in the mandate and opened the route toward Japan.Central Pacific campaignBroader topic: Saipan’s capture brought Japan within range of U.S. B-29 strategic bombers.