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Okinawa - Japan. Volcanic 'strip' island in the Pacific Ocean - on the outer edge of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. The island is the first Japanese home island of considerable size when approaching West in the Pacific.
After World War II the Japanese went to great lengths to rename, remove, and change locations - events names where defeated in War. Okinawa was the first step for the U.S. Military in to Mainland Japan, keeping with the 'Island Hopping' Strategy. In the first 36 hours some 5,000 US casualties mounted. 12,000 Japanese civilians leaped to their death fearing capture by U.S. Military or being killed by Japanese Soldiers with orders for no retreat - no surrender. The fighting on Okinawa was so intense and costly moving to the Atomic Bomb became an option. With 10,000 dead U.S. military from the 96th Infantry alone politicians to Generals felt taking Japan by conventional force would cost some 100,000 US lives. The Japanese defenders fought harder on Okinawa, as it was their home soil. Would you fight harder to protect Mexico or say your home State? So, Okinawa is Japanese territory, named Okinawa.
The Battle of Okinawa : 1 April - 21 June 1945 . The US Marines made note of the irony of Operation Iceberg starting on April 1st .
The Battle of Okinawa started on 1st April 1945.
The Battle of Okinawa ended on 22nd June 1945.
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Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
What day in April did the battle of okinawa start?
april 1, 1945 (Easter sunday/april fools day)
Where was the final battle of the pacific war was fought?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
Where final battle of the Pacific War was fought at?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
In what battle did Japanese civilians fight in World War 2?
The battle of Okinawa.
Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
When did the battle of okinawa take place?
The Battle of Okinawa took place in April of 1945. The battle itself lasted for a total of 81 days.
What day in April did the battle of okinawa start?
april 1, 1945 (Easter sunday/april fools day)
How did the battle of okinawa progress?
Since I am not a battle historian I have decided to give you some links where you can read about the progress of the bloodiest, deadliest battle at the end of the Pacific War. See below.
What was the last battle of wwll?
Okinawa
What was the bloodiest battle in the PTO?
Okinawa
Where was the final battle of the pacific war was fought?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
Where final battle of the Pacific War was fought at?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
What battle brought the Allies closest to japan?
The battle for Okinawa .
Did the allies win the Battle of Okinawa?
Yes
Why was the the battle of okinawa important?
cause it was a war ?
What was the last world war 2 battle fought in the pacific battle?
Battle of Okinawa
