This WWII, double feature, documentary highlights various aspects of this historic battle.
6th Marine Division on Okinawa Documenting Marine operations during the Battle of Okinawa, this video follows the early months of the battle. Nicknamed the "typhoon of steel" for the brutality of its combat, you'll see suicidal kamikaze attacks from Japanese fighters. Marines are also shown liberating villagers in northern Okinawa, who set up a provisionary democratic government, and the film concludes with the Americans drawing out the remaining Japanese soldiers.
The Last Bomb Chronicles the bombing of Tokyo that took place during the final days of World War II. B-29 bombers are captured, taking off from strategic points in Saipan, Guam, and Tinian to launch the bombing. Roughly 50% of the city's infrastructure was ruined, and the extensive loss of civilian life led many to criticize America. This film analyzes America's bombing strategy and the resistance the bombers faced from Japanese kamikaze fighter pilots.
1hr. 25 min.
6th Marine Division on Okinawa Documenting Marine operations during the Battle of Okinawa, this video follows the early months of the battle. Nicknamed the "typhoon of steel" for the brutality of its combat, you'll see suicidal kamikaze attacks from Japanese fighters. Marines are also shown liberating villagers in northern Okinawa, who set up a provisionary democratic government, and the film concludes with the Americans drawing out the remaining Japanese soldiers.
The Last Bomb Chronicles the bombing of Tokyo that took place during the final days of World War II. B-29 bombers are captured, taking off from strategic points in Saipan, Guam, and Tinian to launch the bombing. Roughly 50% of the city's infrastructure was ruined, and the extensive loss of civilian life led many to criticize America. This film analyzes America's bombing strategy and the resistance the bombers faced from Japanese kamikaze fighter pilots.
1hr. 25 min.