If anyone wants a fun video to watch on the Okinawa Anniversary...

[sirhrmechanic]

I know the guys who did this.

It's a really good look at one of the really incredible invasions of Marines in WW2. You can skip the marketing stuff... or not. It's a great degree program.

Battle of Okinawa Webinar

Dr. David Ulbrich, program director of the Master of Arts in History and Miltary History programs is joined by Military History alumnus, Pierce Reid to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa. Discussion includes: what was at stake for both the American and Japanese forces...

online.norwich.edu

Enjoy as we mourn a lot of amazing Americans on Okinawa.

Sirhr

 

[Maggot]

Pierce Reed. Where have I heard that name before?

 

[EddieNFL]

I read a few books written by veterans of the 1st Division. There was so little resistance during the beach assault they thought it was an April Fool's joke. Spent several years on Okinawa and had the privilege to visit many battle sites.