It certainly convinced US war planners that any attack on mainland Japan would be costly in terms of American lives.
Okinawa was part of Japan.
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Okinawa
The battle of Okinawa.
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Battle of Okinawa Over 150,000 Americans fought at Okinawa
the battle for okinawa 360 mile from japan
the battle for okinawa 360 mile from Japan
Battle of Okinawa
Iwo Gima, Guadalcanal, Okinawa
the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Battle of Okinawa, and then the bombings of napalm
It was to be a launching pad for the final invasion on Japan.