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Was Normandy invasion larger than Okinawa Invasion?
In terms of number of ships , the Okinawa invasion fleet was larger. In terms of casualties the number was far greater at Okinawa. The US Navy deaths were higher than Marines or Army.
What were the causes that led to the okinawa battle?
The major cause of the battle of Okinawa was for strategy. The U.S. was capturing islands around Japan preparing for an invasion of main land Japan. It never happened. INstead we dropped 2 atomic bombs on them.
Was Okinawa invasion bigger than Normandy?
Yes, by 20,000 men.
What successful American invasion caused the Japanese Emperor to surrender?
Okinawa
Why was the invasion of Okinawa necessary?
The Americans needed the airfields and needed the island to marshal forces for an invasion of the Japanese mainland .
What was the last major invasion in the pacific?
On April 1st, 1945, the last major invasion in the pacific for the US was the battle for Okinawa
What island did allies catch in order to have a launching base for an invasion on japan?
Okinawa
Why was the invasion of Okinawa important?
It allowed the American airforce to reach further into Japan.
What battle was the last obstacle to the allied invasion of the Japanese homeland?
battle of okinawa
What country controlled Iwo Jima and okinawa until the US invasion?
Japan
Is there a tunnel in Okinawa?
the Japanese dug an tunnel network under ground on a huge scale to avoid bombings from allied ships, before the invasion of Okinawa.
Value of rare Invasion map from World War 2 Invasion Of Okinawa?
roughly 4 to 5 thousand depends on condition
