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Why was Okinawa an important island to control in the war during World War 2?
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Who did US seized control of the island of Okinawa from this country?
Okinawa was part of Japan until it was overrun by the United States during world war II.
What is the population of Okinawa Island?
Okinawa Island's population is 1,384,762.
Was the person okinawa real?
Okinawa is an island
What is the area of Okinawa Island?
The area of Okinawa Island is 1,201.03 square kilometers.
What large island chain was lost during the war removing Germans from Africa in Europe?
Okinawa
Which island starts with the letter o?
Okinawa is an island. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and is part of Japan.
Is okinawa flat or bumpy?
Okinawa is generaly a flat island with not many hills
Why was Okinawa a significant island in the pacific during world war 2?
Okinawa was another in the long line of islands, leading them nearer to Japan. The capture of Okinawa would give the Americans an airfield, and a shorter flight to bomb mainland of Japan.
Why did the battle of okinawa begin?
During World War II, the Battle of Okinawa both began and was fought to its bloody conclusion because of the Allied intent to secure an important base close to Japan's home-islands -- and the Japanese intent to deny the island to the Allies. Securing the island achieved the Allied goals, but at a great price in military and civilian deaths.
What is the Southern island of Japan?
Okinawa
What island is south of japan?
Okinawa
What is the largest Ryukyu island?
Okinawa....
