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275. Okinawa: Part 2 - The Bitter End and Aftermath

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Emotions and Reflections on the Battle of Okinawa

This chapter explores the emotional landscape of the Battle of Okinawa, emphasizing the bittersweet relief felt by American troops after the atomic bombings and Japan's subsequent surrender. It captures the conflict's harsh realities and the soldiers' complex feelings towards their experiences and the fate of Japanese civilians.

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