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United States submarines had by late 1944 wreaked havoc on Japanese shipping. The bound-for-Okinawa troop ship Toyama Maru was sunk by the U.S.S. Sturgeon at a loss of about 5,600 nine months before the land campaign; these Japanese deaths (the Sturgeon escaped despite being pummeled by depth charges) are usually not even figured in battle losses.
On October 10, 1944, Okinawa gained a dubious shorthand for disaster - the numerals 10-10. Waves of bombers pummeled the nearly-defenseless island, causing untold wreckage on land; over 80% of Naha was destroyed and more than 65 boats were sunk. Japanese anti-aircraft technology was not up to the nimble American planes.
Shortly before the battle, the Japanese warship the Yamato was sunk by American air power on her trip to Okinawa. Widespread rumors that the ship was only given enough fuel for a one-way trip are false; Feifer debunks this (references).
The Japanese had a plan to beach the Yamato on Okinawa's shore and use it as a land battery. Not that it would have done them much good on land.
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What happened April 1st 1945?
United States troops landed on Okinawa. In the Battle of Okinawa during World War II
Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
Why did the Battle of Okinawa lead to the atomic bomb?
The Battle of Okinawa did not lead to the atomic bomb, this battle happened in 1945 just a couple of months before the Manhattan Project completed the atomic bomb which they had been working on since 1942. With or without the Battle of Okinawa the atomic bomb would have been finished at the same time and dropped on Japan at the same time.
Where was the final battle of the pacific war was fought?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
Where final battle of the Pacific War was fought at?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
What happened April 1st 1945?
United States troops landed on Okinawa. In the Battle of Okinawa during World War II
Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
Why did the Battle of Okinawa lead to the atomic bomb?
The Battle of Okinawa did not lead to the atomic bomb, this battle happened in 1945 just a couple of months before the Manhattan Project completed the atomic bomb which they had been working on since 1942. With or without the Battle of Okinawa the atomic bomb would have been finished at the same time and dropped on Japan at the same time.
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.
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.
What was the last battle of wwll?
Okinawa
What was the bloodiest battle in the PTO?
Okinawa
Where was the final battle of the pacific war was fought?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
Where final battle of the Pacific War was fought at?
The final major battle of World War II took place in Okinawa.
What battle brought the Allies closest to japan?
The battle for Okinawa .
Did the allies win the Battle of Okinawa?
Yes
Why was the the battle of okinawa important?
cause it was a war ?
