The Battle of Okinawa

By Brayden Evans

  • Capture of the Kerama Islands

    Capture of the Kerama Islands
    Prior to the main invasion, U.S. forces secured the Kerama islands. providing a strategic base for naval operations.

  • Initial landings

    Initial landings
    The U.S. forces launches an amphibious assault on Okinawa landing about 60,000 troops on the islands beaches.

  • Air superiority achieved

    The U.S quickly established air superiority over Okinawa, a crucial factor in the battles progress.