At the beginning of the Pacific War, the Japanese military quickly gained control over a vast territory. But the Allied Forces, led by the U.S. military, regained control over the islands of the ...

During the Battle of Okinawa, civilians were caught between 2 major military forces, each determined to fight to the end. More than 120,000 civilians were killed. After the battle, Okinawa served ...

During the Battle of Okinawa, civilians were caught between two major military forces, each determined to fight to the last. The United States and its allies launched the massive operation in ...