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The Peleliu War Museum is housed in a former Japanese storage bunker that was used during the Battle of Peleliu (15 September 1944 – 27 November 1944) as command post. The bunker was heavily damaged from the outside by artillery shells fired from the sea. The collection consists of many relics found on the battlefield, such as weapons, helmets, and personal belongings.

The Peleliu War Museum is housed in a former Japanese storage bunker that was used during the Battle of Peleliu (15 September 1944 – 27 November 1944) as command post. The bunker was heavily damaged from the outside by artillery shells fired from the sea. The collection consists of many relics found on the battlefield, such as weapons, helmets, and personal belongings.

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