The planning for this battle included the seizing of the Kerama Islands and the winning side had sent units to Hagushi Bay as an anchor.
The planning for this battle included the seizing of the Kerama Islands and the winning side had sent units to Hagushi Bay as an anchor. The opposing side was led by Lieutenant-General Ushijima, while the winning side was commanded by Simon Buckner. On April 24, the Machinato Line was finally breached,  only to expose the Shuri Line. FTP, name this World War II battle fought in April, 1945, immediately  preceded by Iwo Jima.
The planning for this battle included the seizing of the Kerama Islands and the winning side had sent units to Hagushi Bay as an anchor.
the Battle of Okinawa