Battle of Okinawa

The biggest Pacific Island battle at the end of World War II, the battle of Okinawa (from April 1 to June 22, 1945), against the 130 thousand soldiers of the 32nd Army, Involving 287 thousand troops in the 10 th Army. . An air force base important for the anticipated Japanese invasion ("Battle of Okinawa", 1996). The battle of Okinawa more remembered that the US Marine Corps raised a symbolic picture of the American flag in Okinawa. Okinawa's largest Ryukyu archipelago played an important role in the overall strategic efforts of the US military and promoted Japan to the mainland.

Okinawa battle of codename called iceberg behavior (Japanese: Hurry Burrun: Okinawa battle) (Okinawa: Transit.Uchinaa ikusa) is a major battle for the Pacific War of Okinawa island by the US Marine Corps. . The army opposed the Japanese imperial army. The first invasion to Okinawa on April 1, 1945 was the biggest amphibious attack in the Pacific War of World War II. The 82 day fight lasted from April 1, 1945 through June 22. After the long island hopping campaign, the Allied forces plans to use Kadena Air Base as a base for action in Okinawa and plans to invade Japan's island of 340 miles (550 km) from their hotel .

The battle of Okinawa began on March 23, 1945, and all major strategies ended on June 23, 1945. Okinawa is located about 350 miles south of the mainland of Japan. It was the largest island in the chain of the Ryukyu archipelago, the southernmost county of the then Japanese empire. The strategic importance of this island can not be overstated. When the war is over and it is necessary to invade the mainland Japan, Okinawa is the necessary preparation place and starting point for invasion. The airport of the island is essential for a long-distance escort for the launch of bombers and the bombing of Japanese invasion. This battle includes the Japanese military, the most naval efforts (due to the lack of naval power) among Japan, and its final aerodynamics focus on the formation of a large Kamikaze death squad.

The battle of Okinawa was the last big fight of World War II and it was one of the most furious battles. April 1, 1945 - Easter Sunday - The Navy Fifth Fleet and more than 180,000 US and US Marines landed in the Pacific Okinawa and ultimately affected Japan. The invasion was part of a complex plan to invade and occupy the Ryukyu archipelago including Okinawa, including the Iceberg strategy. Okinawa's 466 square mile of green leaves, hills, and trees are ideal places for the last stop by Japan's advanced headquarters to protect the country. They know whether Okinawa will collapse and Japan will collapse. Americans know that securing Okinawa Air Force Base is important for successful invasion of Japan.