Japan Surrenders Okinawa to the US - 1945
Thursday, June 21, 2007
On 21st June 1945 Japanese troops surrendered the Pacific Island of Okinawa to the United States after one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. An estimated 150,000 civilians died during the almost 3 month long battle, many via mass suicide or at the hands of their own army.
The first 2 videos below are all original footage taken during battle and depict the Japanese view of the battle. Warning: includes some graphic scenes of death and what "appears" to be a war crime, where an injured and unarmed solidier is shot.
This is a very detailed 105 minute UK documentary about the battle for Okinawa
Kamikaze attacks against the US fleet off Okinawa created so many American casualties the assault was almost halted before it began.
The first 2 videos below are all original footage taken during battle and depict the Japanese view of the battle. Warning: includes some graphic scenes of death and what "appears" to be a war crime, where an injured and unarmed solidier is shot.
Battle of Okinawa pt.1
Filmed from Japanese point of view
Filmed from Japanese point of view
Battle of Okinawa pt.2
Filmed from Japanese point of view
Filmed from Japanese point of view
American Newsreel Report On The Start Of The Battle For Okinawa
This is a very detailed 105 minute UK documentary about the battle for Okinawa
Battlefield - Destination Okinawa
Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11
Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11
Kamikaze attacks against the US fleet off Okinawa created so many American casualties the assault was almost halted before it began.
Kamikaze Attacks on US fleet off Okinawa
Kamikaze Boats Subs and Planes
Labels: japan, kamikaze, okinawa, usa, world war 2
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