KnowraBattle of OkinawaLinked fromLinked fromThe 24 pages that link to Battle of Okinawa, each with the reason it gives.All 24Broader topic 8Related 13Narrower topic 2Compared with 1Island hoppingBroader topic: Okinawa became a forward base close to the Japanese home islands.Ryukyu IslandsBroader topic: The battle devastated the islands and marked a turning point in their modern history.Chester W. NimitzBroader topic: Nimitz’s command oversaw the operation, the largest amphibious campaign of the Pacific War.Central Pacific campaignBroader topic: Its capture provided a major staging base for a possible invasion of Japan.World War II in the PacificBroader topic: The battle’s military and civilian losses intensified debate over ending the war.Ernie PyleBroader topic: Pyle was killed while covering American forces during the campaign.History of the Ryukyu IslandsBroader topic: The battle devastated the islands and caused extensive civilian deaths.RyukyuansBroader topic: The battle devastated Okinawan communities and transformed the islands’ postwar history.