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The Japanese remnants on Okinawa, Ryuku island 375 miles from Japan
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The Japanese remnants on Okinawa, Ryuku island 375 miles from Japan
The Japanese remnants on Okinawa, Ryuku island 375 miles from Japan, were subjected to a devastating barrage following their failure to answer an American ultimatum. The barrage was succeeded by an attack with flame-throwers and assault troops, adding to the 50, 000 Japanese dead on the island. A landing craft with American reinforcements moves in to Okinawa as the final battles for the strategic island are fought out. Tanks and mobile guns are carried in the landing craft. 15th June 1945
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1945 America Cargo Ship Soldier
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The Japanese remnants on Okinawa, Ryuku island 375 miles from Japan, bear the scars of a brutal and devastating battle during World War II. In this poignant print captured on June 15th, 1945, we witness the aftermath of an intense American assault following the failure of a Japanese ultimatum. The once serene landscape now lies in ruins as flames engulf what remains of buildings and structures. The relentless barrage unleashed upon the Japanese forces was followed by a ferocious attack with flame-throwers and assault troops. These combined efforts resulted in an unimaginable loss of life, with over 50,000 Japanese soldiers dead on the island. As the final battles for this strategically important island unfold, hope arrives in the form of an American landing craft carrying reinforcements. This image captures that pivotal moment when tanks and mobile guns are transported to Okinawa's shores to aid in securing victory. This photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made during Operation Iceberg - one of history's bloodiest conflicts. It stands as a testament to both human courage and devastation wrought by war. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints, this snapshot offers us a glimpse into our shared past - reminding us never to forget those who fought valiantly amidst chaos and destruction.
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