Battle of Okinawa - 1124 130,000 Japanese soldiers. Thirty-second army. At stake were air bases vital to the planned invasion of Japan (“Battle of Okinawa,” 1996). The Battle of Okinawa is best known for its iconic photograph of the U.S. Marines raising the American flag over Okinawa, more than any other war or battle ever fought. Okinawa, the largest of the Ryuku Islands, played a major role in the overall strategic efforts of U.S. forces to advance toward the Japanese mainland. Because it was the last major battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa used lessons learned and TTPs from all previous battles with the Japanese to successfully use the services' combined striking power and amphibious operations techniques. Operation Iceberg was the official name of the Okinawa campaign. Due to its strategic importance to the Japanese and Americans, the Japanese Thirty-Second Army under General Mitsuri Ushijima was ordered to defend Okinawa at all costs. Japanese forces would change their typical tactics of strong defensive positions on beaches and waterfronts, as seen in other peaceful battles, notably the Battle of Iwo Jima. Instead, they used the graves as forts so that the Americans would have to take the fight to them. Due to the desperation felt by Japanese forces before the battle and American forces steadily advancing toward Japan, Japanese forces felt the battle could not be won. They were ordered in time for Japan to build its defenses around its homeland. The Japanese were not only dying for their country, but committing suicide as ...... middle of paper ...... 6 wounded. Battle Okinawa lost two of the highest-ranking officers during World War II, with both commanders dying during the battle. The Battle of Okinawa was an example of applying lessons learned and TTPs from previous battles, along with strong leadership and effective training that ultimately led to American victory. Even without normal intelligence assets, the Americans adapted their own TTPs and used other means to fill missing intelligence gaps on the battlefield. References Bryce, R. (nd). The Battle of Okinawa. Retrieved from http://www.okka.co.uk/battleokinawa.htmlBattle of Okinawa. (1996). Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of okinawa (nd). Retrieved from http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_okinawa.htm(nd). Retrieved from http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/okinawa/chapter1.htm

Essay / Battle of Okinawa - 1124 130,000 Japanese soldiers. Thirty-second army. At stake were air bases vital to the planned invasion of Japan (“Battle of Okinawa,” 1996). The Battle of Okinawa is best known for its iconic photograph of the U.S. Marines raising the American flag over Okinawa, more than any other war or battle ever fought. Okinawa, the largest of the Ryuku Islands, played a major role in the overall strategic efforts of U.S. forces to advance toward the Japanese mainland. Because it was the last major battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa used lessons learned and TTPs from all previous battles with the Japanese to successfully use the services' combined striking power and amphibious operations techniques. Operation Iceberg was the official name of the Okinawa campaign. Due to its strategic importance to the Japanese and Americans, the Japanese Thirty-Second Army under General Mitsuri Ushijima was ordered to defend Okinawa at all costs. Japanese forces would change their typical tactics of strong defensive positions on beaches and waterfronts, as seen in other peaceful battles, notably the Battle of Iwo Jima. Instead, they used the graves as forts so that the Americans would have to take the fight to them. Due to the desperation felt by Japanese forces before the battle and American forces steadily advancing toward Japan, Japanese forces felt the battle could not be won. They were ordered in time for Japan to build its defenses around its homeland. The Japanese were not only dying for their country, but committing suicide as ...... middle of paper ...... 6 wounded. Battle Okinawa lost two of the highest-ranking officers during World War II, with both commanders dying during the battle. The Battle of Okinawa was an example of applying lessons learned and TTPs from previous battles, along with strong leadership and effective training that ultimately led to American victory. Even without normal intelligence assets, the Americans adapted their own TTPs and used other means to fill missing intelligence gaps on the battlefield. References Bryce, R. (nd). The Battle of Okinawa. Retrieved from http://www.okka.co.uk/battleokinawa.htmlBattle of Okinawa. (1996). Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of okinawa (nd). Retrieved from http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_okinawa.htm(nd). Retrieved from http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/okinawa/chapter1.htm

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