Timeline of the Battle
Battle of Okinawa begins
What happened Easter Sunday 1945
An American journalist, who was beloved by many, was killed April 18th 1945 to Japanese machine-gun fire
Who is Ernie Pyle
This battle happened on Easter Sunday 1945.
What is the battle of Okinawa)
This tactic of suicide was commonly used by the Japanese Military.
What is a Kamikaze
The total estimated number of casualties in the Battle of Okinawa
What is 122,000+ casualties
Andrew Garfield stars as this American Medic in the 2016 film, “Hacksaw Ridge”
Who is Desmond Doss
The Japanese start using this tactic on April 6, 1945
What are the kamikaze
This American Naval Force was at Okinawa
Who are the Fifth Fleet
Okinawa provided a key importance to Americans.
What is/are air bases, points of blockades
This Army Lieutenant-General was the highest ranking American military officer killed during the war.
Who is Army Lt. Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr
On this date, the Japanese forces on Okinawa surrendered
When was June 22, 1945
There were many civilian casualties in the Battle of Okinawa, especially children aged 14-17. This was because of a tactic the Japanese Army used
What is child soldiers
The Battle of Okinawa would influence this decision
What is the dropping of the atomic bomb
These high ranking Japanese officials partook in ritual suicides by the end of the battle
Who are, General Mitsuru Ushijima, Staff Officers Isamu Chō
The City the Americans took on May 27th 1945
What is Naha City
The Americans land on these nearby islands to gain a better position into Okinawa
What are the Kerama Islands