16K views · 186 reactions | During the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, the Japanese launched kamikaze attacks against the Allied fleet, including the USS Bunker Hill. On May 11, 1945, the ship was struck by two kamikaze planes within 30 seconds, causing significant damage and casualties. These attacks were part of Operation Kikusui, targeting the invasion fleet. #militaryhistory #ww2 #ww2history #pacificwar #kamikaze | Iyaoyastrong | Facebook

26K views · 1K reactions | As U.S. Marines advanced northward in Okinawa, they approached a craggy mass known as Mount Yae-Take. The battle to capture this remote mountain resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. Battle of Okinawa in Color | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

1.1M views · 20K reactions | The Battle of Okinawa, code named Operation Iceberg, started April 1, 1945--75 years ago today. It was the largest amphibious assault in World War II’s Pacific Theater with more than 200,000 U.S. service members. More than 12,000 Americans died during the battle. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook