The Battle of Okinawa

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The Battle of Okinawa

world war ii u.s. navy pacific war japanese army

The Battle of Okinawa

Release Date: August 14, 1971

Year    :   1971
Slogan    :   «The biggest and last fierce battle in history! 90 days of turbulence that burned green and life!»
Genres    :   War, History
Production Companies    :   TOHO
Director    :   Kihachi Okamoto
Producers    :   Sanezumi Fujimoto, Hiroshi Haryu
Writers    :   Kaneto Shindō
RunTime    :   149 mins.

The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well.


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