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Okinawa is very close to Japan. The Allies expected to have to invade Japan, and as part of that, needed the airfield on Okinawa in order for aircraft- especially bombers- to be able to assist in the planned invasion.
However, the battle was so incredibly fierce and bloody that it helped convince American leaders that an invasion of Japan itself would be too costly for both sides. This was one of the factors that led to the Americans dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bombings, along with Soviets invading Manchuria and easily destroying Japan's largest and most powerful army, caused Japan to surrender, thereby ending World War II.
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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 occur?
The US was getting closer & closer to Japan in regaining control of the Japanese advances in the Pacific. Okinawa was the final action of the US before the decision was made to use the atomic bomb. This was because an invasion of the Japanese mainland would have been hugely expensive in American soldiers lives.
How do you find out the history of the Marines who served on Okinawa?
Okinawa was an Army campaign, under General Simon B. Buckner Jr., commander of the US Army's 10th Army. Iwo Jima was a Marine Corps campaign. However, Marines did fight on Okinawa; see the website "Battle of Okinawa", then look at the referrences at the bottom of the article for research material on the US Marines (at Okinawa).
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 year did the us capture Okinawa in Pacific?
21 June, 1945
Battle allowed for the US to prepare to invade Japan?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Is there a US military cemetery in Okinawa?
is there a military cemetery in okinawa
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 occur?
The US was getting closer & closer to Japan in regaining control of the Japanese advances in the Pacific. Okinawa was the final action of the US before the decision was made to use the atomic bomb. This was because an invasion of the Japanese mainland would have been hugely expensive in American soldiers lives.
Bloodiest battle against japan?
For the USMC it was Iwo Jima. For the US Army & US Navy it was Okinawa. The kamikazes did most of the damage at Okinawa.
Can a US felon travel to Okinawa Japan?
no
Does Japan or the US own Okinawa?
Japan
Where is the US Naval Hospital in Okinawa?
Japan
Should America have used the stomis bombs on Japan?
The alternative was to invade Japan with conventional forces. For the US, the bloodiest land battle in the pacific, was Okinawa. An invasion of the Japan Islands themselves, would have been double or triple the casualties.
When did the US capture the Japanese Islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?
Iwo Jima and Okinawa were captured in early 1945.
How do you find out the history of the Marines who served on Okinawa?
Okinawa was an Army campaign, under General Simon B. Buckner Jr., commander of the US Army's 10th Army. Iwo Jima was a Marine Corps campaign. However, Marines did fight on Okinawa; see the website "Battle of Okinawa", then look at the referrences at the bottom of the article for research material on the US Marines (at Okinawa).
What was the casualties for the battle in okinawa?
12,513 US casualties .
