Okinawa '45: Allied Assault
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The Battle of Okinawa: Logistics and Strategy
This chapter explores the complex logistical challenges faced by the Allies during the Okinawa campaign, detailing the scale of military operations and resource allocations. It contrasts the strategic defenses employed by Japanese forces under Lieutenant General Mitsuru Oshijima with earlier battles, emphasizing the construction of extensive bunkers and the impact on local civilians. The chapter highlights the tragic circumstances faced by Okinawans as they were conscripted into the defense, alongside Japan's air strategy of kamikaze attacks aimed at delaying the inevitable defeat.
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