The Battle of Okinawa | WWII Pacific War’s Bloodiest Campaign Documentary

Discover the untold story of the Battle of Okinawa, the last and bloodiest major campaign of the Pacific War, in this comprehensive historical documentary. Follow the U.S. Tenth Army under General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. as 183,000 American troops invaded Okinawa on April 1, 1945, facing more than 100,000 Japanese soldiers and conscripted Okinawan civilians under General Mitsuru Ushijima and General Isamu Chō. Learn how Okinawa became the Pacific War’s longest and costliest battle, lasting 82 days and claiming tens of thousands of lives.

This video explores the brutal ground combat, kamikaze attacks, and devastating civilian tragedy through verified historical accounts. Discover how Japanese defenders used the island’s natural caves and fortified ridges to stage a stubborn defense, how U.S. Marines and soldiers endured relentless artillery and counterattacks, and why the kamikaze campaign inflicted more damage on the U.S. Navy than any other operation of the war. From the harrowing fight for Sugar Loaf Hill to the storming of Shuri Castle, the battle revealed both the intensity of Japanese resistance and the determination of American forces.

Uncover the human cost of Okinawa, where over 12,000 Americans were killed, 36,000 wounded, and more than 100,000 Japanese soldiers died, alongside an estimated 100,000–150,000 Okinawan civilians. This documentary also examines the tragic mass civilian suicides driven by Japanese propaganda and fear, the ethical challenges of modern warfare, and the lasting scars left on Okinawa’s people.

Through eyewitness testimonies, military records, and post-war analysis, this documentary presents a balanced, historically accurate account of why Okinawa was called the “Typhoon of Steel.” Learn how the battle influenced U.S. leaders’ decision to use the atomic bomb, ending the war without a costly invasion of Japan. Perfect for World War II history enthusiasts, military strategy students, and anyone seeking to understand the Pacific War’s most devastating confrontation.

Видео The Battle of Okinawa | WWII Pacific War’s Bloodiest Campaign Documentary канала WWII Echoes