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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.
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∙ 15y agoThe battle of Okinawa needed to occur because Okinawa was the closest and biggest islans to mainland Japan. The US wanted to use it as an airfield from where they could carry out bombing raids on Japans major cities.
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Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
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.
In what battle did Japanese civilians fight in World War 2?
The battle of Okinawa.
What Was The Battle of Okinwa?
The Battle of Okinawa (April-May 1945) was the last battle of World War II.
Who won the battle of Okinawa?
US won the "Battle of Okinawa". which lasted from April-June in 1945
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 ?
What was the last world war 2 battle fought in the pacific battle?
Battle of Okinawa
What was the last world was 2 battle fought in the pacific theater?
Battle of Okinawa
What battle was the last obstacle to the allied invasion of the Japanese homeland?
battle of okinawa
