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About Okinawa: The Beginning Of The End For Imperial Japan | Battlefield

In 1945 the largest amphibious invasion of the Pacific theatre took place on the island of Okinawa. What would follow would be the bloodiest battle of the Pacific WW2. Ferocious fighting would claim huge numbers of casualties on both sides and would leave mainland Japan at the mercy of the US. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

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Okinawa: The Beginning Of The End For Imperial Japan | Battlefield
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Society
Runtime
53 minutes
Language
English
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War Stories

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