Battlefield Series Six – 2002 Episode 4 Destination Okinawa 2002
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The battle for Okinawa, chosen to be the final springboard for an Allied invasion of Japan, claimed more American lives than any other battle in the Pacific campaign. The Japanese had constructed a formidable series of defences and were prepared to fight for every inch of the island's soil. The battle included a 700-plane Kamikaze raid against the US naval fleet. US casualties were estimated to be 49,000. Ultimately US forces took control of the island in June 1945 and in August, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought the war against Japan to a dramatic end.
- Released: 2002-06-02
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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1. The Battle for the Crimea 2002-03-01
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2. Scandinavia: The Forgotten Front 2002-04-29
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3. The War Against the U-Boats 2002-05-01
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4. Destination Okinawa 2002-06-02
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5. Campaign in the Balkans 2002-05-29
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6. The Battle for the Mediterranean 2002-01-01
