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

1.8K views · 28 reactions | The Battle of Okinawa, which ended 74 years ago today, was one of the last major battles of World War II. It was also one of the bloodiest battles of the war. | PennLive.com | Facebook

As the deadly Battle in Okinawa raged on, a growing number of U.S. troops went down with what the military calls "non-battle injuries" and what troops termed the "Thousand-Yard Stare." 🎥The Pacific War in Color | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation