"Operation Forager" was a military campaign conducted by the United States during World War II in June 1944. Its primary objective was to capture the Mariana Islands, specifically Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, to establish air bases for future operations against Japan. This operation was crucial for gaining control of the central Pacific. The campaign involved extensive amphibious assaults and fierce fighting against Japanese forces. The successful capture of these islands allowed the U.S. to launch strategic bombing missions, including the use of the newly developed B-29 Superfortress bombers, significantly impacting the war's progression.