the allies captured Okinawa in June of 1945
In 1879, Japan annexed the entire Ryukyu archipelago and was replaced by the Meiji government.
June 22, 1945
Okinawa is an Island south of Japan and today it is part of the country of Japan.
Okinawa was part of Japan until it was overrun by the United States during world war II.
Okinawa is south southwest from mainland Japan.
Yes it does No. it doen't! Main land Japan does but no in Okinawa!
Okinawa is not a volcano; it is a Japanese prefecture located in the southern part of Japan. Japan has several volcanoes, but Okinawa itself is not one.
Okinawa is in Japan not China.
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The Okinawa Prefecture is the warmest place in Japan. It is the southernmost Japanese Prefecture.
Japan didn't gain control of anyone if anything they lost land.
Okinawa is a part of Japan so yes, Okinawa was in WWI.
Okinawa is Japan's southern most prefecture of Japan. Naha is the capital of Okinawa. By area it is the 44th largest of Japan's 47 prefectures and by population it is ranked at 27th number. It is divided into 5 districts. The popular martial sports of Karate originated in Okinawa.
It was to be a launching pad for the final invasion on Japan.