1 April 1945 - Battle of Okinawa begins #OTD the land invasion of the Battle of Okinawa--codenamed Operation Iceberg--began. It would be the largest amphibious landing of the Pacific War. Three Marine divisions, four Army divisions and the U.S. Navy would fight on land, air and sea for 82 days to secure the island. Check out this video of our Outreach Curator, Kater Miller, as he shares details about the battle, and showcases artifacts from our Battle of Okinawa Exhibit in the WWII Gallery. Semp
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Remembering the Battle of Okinawa On April 1, 1945, American forces launched an amphibious assault on Okinawa. The battle that followed was one of the most intense and costly in the Pacific Theater during World War II. For over 80 days, U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines fought a fierce Japanese resistance through torrential rains, unforgiving terrain and relentless enemy attacks. American forces persevered, securing the island by late June. Over 12,000 service members gave their lives
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