Okinawa Invasion

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/37
Date Released
7 May 1945
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
American invasion of the island of Okinawa. Fourteen hundred ships, including units of a British task force, were used in the operation, and more than 1500 naval aircraft were engaged before the battle was over. Jap planes tried to cover the 80,000 troops defending Okinawa, but to little avail. Terrific naval bombardment takes its effect on the island.
Keywords
Vehicles; Aviation; Navy; Military
Locations
Okinawa
Length of story (in feet)
159
Story extras:
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'Okinawa Invasion', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 45/37, 7 May 1945. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/100700 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)