Battle of Okinawa (apr 1, 1945 – jun 22, 1945)
Description:
a major World War II battle fought on the island of Okinawa from April 1 to June 22, 1945. The US objective was to capture Okinawa to establish an airbase for bombing Japan and to prepare for a potential invasion of the Japanese home islands. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, with over 12,000 American and 100,000 Japanese casualties, including civilians.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 1, 1945
jun 22, 1945
~ 2 months and 22 days