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Was Okinawa in World War 1?
Okinawa is a part of Japan so yes, Okinawa was in WWI.
Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
Does it snow in okinawa Japan?
Yes it does No. it doen't! Main land Japan does but no in Okinawa!
What is Nao Okinawa most known for?
There are many things that Nao Okinawa is best known for. The biggest thing that Nao Okinawa is known for is for being an actress and a television host.
How do you find out the history of the Marines who served on Okinawa?
Okinawa was an Army campaign, under General Simon B. Buckner Jr., commander of the US Army's 10th Army. Iwo Jima was a Marine Corps campaign. However, Marines did fight on Okinawa; see the website "Battle of Okinawa", then look at the referrences at the bottom of the article for research material on the US Marines (at Okinawa).
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