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Dan Snow's History Hit
The Battle of Okinawa
Apr 30, 2024
Historian Saul David discusses the intense Battle of Okinawa during WWII, highlighting Kamikaze tactics, British Fleet involvement, and the tragic impact on civilians. The podcast delves into the strategic significance of Okinawa, high casualties, and the decision to drop the atomic bomb.
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- The Battle of Okinawa showcased brutal Japanese defensive tactics and strategic importance in the Pacific War.
- The high casualties and horrors of the Battle of Okinawa influenced the decision to use atomic weapons on Japan.
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The Brutal Battle of Okinawa
The battle of Okinawa during World War II was a pivotal and harrowing encounter, lasting 82 days from April 1st to June 22nd, 1945. It was the bloodiest and fiercest battle in the Pacific War, with devastating consequences for both sides. The American-led Allies launched the largest amphibious assault at Okinawa to secure a key staging post for the invasion of Japan's home islands. The intense fighting resulted in around 50,000 Allied casualties, 100,000 Japanese casualties, and about 150,000 Okinawan civilian deaths, many tragically due to mass suicides.
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