Research Guides: Battle Studies: Okinawa Campaign: The Campaign

Recommended Reading

Japan's Battle of Okinawa
"For the first time in English, the Battle of Okinawa is analyzed from the vantage point of the Japanese defenders. Basing his work on extensive research in Japanese military archives, Dr. Huber affords the reader a view of the Okinawa battles literally from "the other side of the hill."" -Forward, Japan's Battle of Okinawa
Okinawa: The Last Battle
This is an account from the official historians attached to the Tenth Army. It covers the Army, the Marine Corps and the Navy, all of whom play a vital part in the last battle.

Bulletin on the Okinawa Operation

The 6th Marine Division on Okinawa

ABOUT THIS VIDEO

The 6th Marine Division on Okinawa. During the campaign for Okinawa (Operation Iceberg) the Sixth Marine Division was assigned to the III Amphibious Corps. This Academy Award nominated Kodachrome color documentary film tells the story of the 82 days fighting on the Island of Okinawa. This video and more can be found on the Internet Archive.

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