Description: Okinawa, Victory in the Pacific by Charles Nichols and Henry Shaw. Battery Press reprint editin:1989. 368 pages. 93 photos/drawings. 41 maps. Trim Size: 8 1/2" by 11" hardcover with dustjacket ISBN: 131-8 Summary:In 1945, the island of Okinawa represented a strategic objective of great importance. Located only 300 miles from Kyushu, Japan, Okinawa was a vital communications center linking Japan with Formosa and China. The island's capture would secure command of the East China Sea and provide land, air and naval bases for future operations against Japan. Landings began 1 April '45. Marine and Army units faced increasingly bitter Japanese resistance. Bad weather, rugged terrain, and a well-trained, resolute, defense force gave the Japanese an advantage that was overcome only by courage, ingenuity, and endurance of the highest order. By 21 June '45, after 10 weeks of exhaustive non-stop bloody combat, the island was declared secure. Over 7,000 Americans were killed, and 31,000 more were wounded. The Japanese lost 100,000 KIA, including many civilians who were caught in the fighting. 1989 reprint of 1955 edition done by the USMC Historical Branch.
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Format: Hardcover
Category: Military & War
Subject: History
Topic: Battle for Okinawa, WWII (1939-45)
Book Series: Elite Unit Series
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
3rd Level Category: WWII (1939-45)
Language: English
Publication Year: 1989
Sub-Category: Specific Wars
Book Title: Okinawa, Victory in the Pacific
Intended Audience: Adults
Author: Charles Nichols and Henry Shaw
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: The Battery Press
Genre: Military
