History's Greatest Battles
The battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we embark on a journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of history have been decided on the battlefield. This program delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.
History's Greatest Battles
The Battle of Okinawa, 1945, The Staggering Butcher's Bill that Justified Atomic Warfare
This invasion stood as the last great offensive of World War II, its staggering cost of blood and sacrifice weighing heavily on the scales, tipping the balance toward the use of atomic weapons to bring the conflict to an end.
Okinawa. 1 April - 22 June, 1945.
US Forces: 180,000 Men.
Japanese Forces: ~ 117,000 to ~130,000 Men.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Leckie, Robert. The Last Battle of World War II.
- Sledge, E.B. With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa.
- Feifer, George. Tennozan: The Battle of Okinawa and the Atomic Bomb.
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