The bloody battle for Okinawa ended June 22, 1945. The Allies began landing troops on April 1, Easter Sunday. The Japanese fought fiercely, recognizing that losing Okinawa meant Japan's last chance to gain victory in the war would end, although the nation would fight on.
Okinawa became the last battle in the Pacific. Dropping of the atom bomb convinced Japanese leaders to surrender. Many American seamen, including me, were delighted a planned invasion of Japan was not necessary. Veterans have been heard to proclaim that "President Truman saved my life when he dropped the atom bomb."
Okinawa became the last battle in the Pacific. Dropping of the atom bomb convinced Japanese leaders to surrender. Many American seamen, including me, were delighted a planned invasion of Japan was not necessary. Veterans have been heard to proclaim that "President Truman saved my life when he dropped the atom bomb."
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