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On April 1, 1945, more than 60,000 soldiers and US Marines of the US Tenth Army stormed ashore at Okinawa, All ready to fight for the last island before they reach the real fight. -
Although American forces faced little to no resistance upon landing, by April 6 Japanese forces concentrated inland began a quick and strong defense of the island which gave them a bit of trouble -
The 77th Infantry Division begins a five-day offensive on Ie Shima on April 16 and American forces are successful by April 21. During this fight Ernie Pyle a very helpful soldier is killed. -
The 307th Infantry Regiment moved into the line on Okinawa on April 29, on the top of the Maeda Escarpment also known as Hacksaw Ridge. Conscientious objector, Army Medic Desmond Doss, selflessly attends to wounded men while unarmed. this was amazing act that earned him the Medal of Honor. -
On May 4, Japanese forces begin a major offensive in the southern part of Okinawa. One week later, Marines begin an assault on Sugar Loaf Hill. -
After a couple days of battle finally let the Allies take Hacksaw Ridge. This achievement gave the US a massive advantage in the rest of the war. -
US forces break into Naha's suburbs and enter the city. -
Shuri, the keystone of the Japanese fortifications, falls, after being bombarded by everything the US had to offer for half a month. -
After the Japanese noticed that they lost Okinawa they retreated to their last line of defense. With the battle over and the lives lost I am here typing about all of the amazing solders that sadly lost their lives.