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In what battle did Japanese civilians fight in World War 2?

The battle of Okinawa.


What was the bloodiest war in the pacific?

Battle of Okinawa it claimed more than 150000 Japanese and American casualties.The Battle of Okinawa had 12,513 Americans killed in action, 38,916 wounded in action and an estimated 95,000 Japanese troops killed in action. The civilian death toll may have reached as many as 150,000. Only Stalingrad can be compared to the casualties of Okinawa and it lasted three times as long.


When did the Battle of Okinawa start and end?

Okinawa - Japan. Volcanic 'strip' island in the Pacific Ocean - on the outer edge of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. The island is the first Japanese home island of considerable size when approaching West in the Pacific. After World War II the Japanese went to great lengths to rename, remove, and change locations - events names where defeated in War. Okinawa was the first step for the U.S. Military in to Mainland Japan, keeping with the 'Island Hopping' Strategy. In the first 36 hours some 5,000 US casualties mounted. 12,000 Japanese civilians leaped to their death fearing capture by U.S. Military or being killed by Japanese Soldiers with orders for no retreat - no surrender. The fighting on Okinawa was so intense and costly moving to the Atomic Bomb became an option. With 10,000 dead U.S. military from the 96th Infantry alone politicians to Generals felt taking Japan by conventional force would cost some 100,000 US lives. The Japanese defenders fought harder on Okinawa, as it was their home soil. Would you fight harder to protect Mexico or say your home State? So, Okinawa is Japanese territory, named Okinawa.


What was Okinawa?

Okinawa's part of the Ryuku Islands off the southern coast of Japan. At the end of WWII, one of the bloodiest battles - The Battle of Okinawa, which lasted about 90 days was held there. There was a large number of casualties of Okinawans, Japanese, and Americans.


How many Japanese died in okinawa?

Over 45,000 jappenese were killed in all the battle and 49,000 Americans were killed.

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Okinawa?

April-June 1945. 7,600 Americans died taking the island, and 110,000 Japanese died trying to defend it.


What language is spoken by okinawa?

Mainland Japanese, Okinawa-accented Japanese, and Okinawan languages ka Ryukyuan.


What island was the keystone of the Japanese defenses?

Okinawa


What island did the us have a base that was taken by the Japanese?

Okinawa


Okinawa is a volcano in which country?

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.


When did the US capture the Japanese Islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?

Iwo Jima and Okinawa were captured in early 1945.


What successful American invasion caused the Japanese Emperor to surrender?

Okinawa


What was the beach battle in Japan?

Okinawa The other islands that the Allies made amphibious assaults were territories or occupied islands and NOT part of the Japan. 2nd Answer: There were no beach battles in Japan. Okinawa island was the site of a huge, bloody battle against Japanese soldiers, but Okinawa was a separate country, not Japanese.


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.


Is the view of the ocean really beautiful in Okinawa?

YES! I'm Japanese and I have been there.


In what battle did Japanese civilians fight in World War 2?

The battle of Okinawa.


What is the Japanese city that starts with o?

There are several, but you are probably thinking of Osaka or Okinawa.