The invasion of Japan loomed. The Japanese military stationed about 100,000 troops on Okinawa, with the aim of preventing the invasion of the mainland. Narration Imperial Headquarters of the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Itoman: Takamatsu Gushiken turns on a head-torch and enters a cave buried in Okinawa’s jungle. He gently runs his fingers through ...

The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment welcomes its final element, the 12th Littoral Combat Team, during a March 3 ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. (Staff Sgt. JVonnta Taylor/Marine Corps ...