The fleet of ships
True or False, most of the U.S. ships were for troop transports?
True
What was Okinawa the birth place of?
Karate
How many people died on both sides including Okinawans?
350,000
Who did Okinawa trade with?
Asian countries
True or false, The Japanese won that battle?
False
What were the ships doing and why?
They were bombarding the surface so their men could advance safely
What is Okinawas population estimated
146,000
How many estimated kamikatze pilots were launched?
1,000
When was Okinawa founded?
1879
What islands is Okinawa in?
The Ryukyu islands
How many estimated ships were there?
1,600
When do Okinawans stop eating?
When they are 80% full
No
Who founded Okinawa?
The Empire of Japan
How many waves did it take to capture Hacksaw Ridge?
6
How many aircraft carriers were there?
40
What percentage of the United States army bases in Japan are on the island of Okinawa
about 70%
When did the Battle Start?
March 26, 1945
400 years
How far away is Okinawa from Japans main island?
400 miles
Who led all the ships?
Admiral Raymond Ames Spurance
What percent of Okinawans live to be a one hundred?
40%
When did the Battle end?
June 22,1945
Why did Japan take over Okinawa?
Because of its objections to its military forces
Why did the U.S. want to take over Okinawa?
It would station them so close to Japan so they could easily attack