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Yes, the British Pacific Fleet (BPF) known to the american command as task force 57 was entirely comprised of british ships but was manned by British, New Zealand, Canadian and Australian. The task of the BPF was to nuetralise japanese airfields and aircraft which with thier armourd flight decks they were well suited to. :D

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Where did the Japanese take positions to defend Okinawa?

The Japanese took defensive positions primarily on the southern part of Okinawa, focusing on the Shuri Line, which included a series of fortifications and strongholds. This area featured rugged terrain and was strategically significant for controlling access to the island. Key locations included Shuri Castle and the surrounding hills, where Japanese forces aimed to resist the advancing Allied troops during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The defenses were designed to maximize the use of the island's natural geography for effective combat.


Who were the commanders in the battle of okinawa?

United States British CommonwealthEmpire of JapanCommandersSimon B. Buckner † Roy Geiger Joseph Stilwell Chester W. Nimitz Raymond A. Spruance Bruce FraserMitsuru Ushijima † Isamu Chō † Hiromichi Yahara (P.O.W.) Minoru Ota † Keizō Komura The Royal Navy, The Royal Army and Marines, the US Navy, the US Marines, the US Army and the Japanese Navy and Imperial Army fought in the battle of Okinawa. Editor's note: I erased the inflammatory remark. This site gets it answers from volunteers not from a paid staff. We do try to answer questions as fast as we can but we really would appreciate your patience and kindness.


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Which field did the Battle of Hastings take place?

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What is the quickest way off Okinawa for marines?

The quickest way off Okinawa would have been a plane or a helicopter but in most cases they were taken off by Higgins Boats or other land craft boats. You could swim but it would take forever to reach the ship waiting offshore.

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When did the battle of okinawa take place?

The Battle of Okinawa took place in April of 1945. The battle itself lasted for a total of 81 days.


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How can I travel from mainland Japan to Okinawa?

To travel from mainland Japan to Okinawa, you can take a flight from major airports like Tokyo or Osaka to Okinawa's main airport, Naha. Alternatively, you can also take a ferry from ports in cities like Kagoshima or Osaka to reach Okinawa.


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Where did the Japanese take positions to defend Okinawa?

The Japanese took defensive positions primarily on the southern part of Okinawa, focusing on the Shuri Line, which included a series of fortifications and strongholds. This area featured rugged terrain and was strategically significant for controlling access to the island. Key locations included Shuri Castle and the surrounding hills, where Japanese forces aimed to resist the advancing Allied troops during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The defenses were designed to maximize the use of the island's natural geography for effective combat.


How long is the flight from Okinawa to Bangkok?

Depends on what you take to fly, such as if you try to take an eagle from Okinawa to Bangkok, you might get there in about NEVER.


Why was the battle of Mont St Quentin important?

the battle was so important because it was so that the australians could take back a chunk of the Germans army, the megority were on mont st quentin as a look out and the Australian army destroyed them


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How long does it take to travel from Okinawa to mainland Japan?

The travel time from Okinawa to mainland Japan by plane is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.