Battle of Okinawa
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, World War II
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Japan
- Date: April 1-July 2, 1945
Article abstract: Type of action: Air, ground, and sea combat in World War II. Result: The United States took Okinawa from the Japanese.
On April 1, some 60,000 U.S. troops landed, largely unopposed, on Okinawa. Intense fighting began a few days later when the Americans reached the strong, inland Japanese fortifications. Grueling ground combat raged throughout the spring until the last line of significant Japanese defenses, led by Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima, was overcome on June 22.
The naval portion of the war was similarly bloody and drawn...
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