April 1945 marked the end of an enduring battle and continued a new beginning for the invasion of homeland Japan. This battle was the Battle of Okinawa or known as the Typhoon of Steel (Battle of Okinawa). The main cause of this tragic battle was the US Army's ability to use Okinawa as a base to reach or invade Japan (Wukovits). Therefore, the bombs were dropped towards the homeland of Japan. In early June half a million men, soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen were sent to surround thirty miles of ocean. (Miller) Many of these ships were loaded with bombs. Okinawa was one of the greatest battles in the Pacific, but also one of the last battles overseas that will not be forgotten. The intentions of this battle were to expand American opportunities which resulted in an intense approach to the history of the United States. They wanted to prove to the Americans that they had the power to win the war. At the end of this battle, many soldiers were wounded or killed. During this war you can see the major effects on the environment and also how many people were affected. Additionally, many people experiencing the battle such as Eugene Sledge, Eugene Smith, and even civilians all have different views, giving us insight into the battle. Eugene Sledge, an Army lieutenant general, played an important role in this battle. He was born on November 4, 1923, and died on March 3, 2001. As Sledge states, “the island was the most horrible corner of hell I had ever witnessed… every crater was half full of water and many of them contained marine corpses. The bodies lay pathetically just as they had been killed, half of Tavares 2 submerged in mud and water, with rusted weapons still in their hands. Swarms and large flies hovered around them” (Wunovitz). The people who fought in this battle suffered ter...... half of the story...... of the card. As a result of this intense battle, civilization improved and freedom was established. In conclusion, this shows a deeper understanding of the faces of war and a realistic perspective from different people. Works Cited Chrisinger, David. “Fighting Fatigue in Okinawa.” May 12th. 2014. Web.Colimore, Edward. “Veterans Remember World War II.” Philadelphia investigator. November 11, 2013. Web. April 4, 2014..Miller. L. Donald. D-Day in the Pacific. Okinawa 1945. Print.Wunovitz. F Giovanni. "Battle of Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific War." World War II magazine. June 12th. 2014. Web. 22 May. 2014.“Simon Bolivar". Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica Inc., 2014. Web. May 25. 2014"June 12, 2006: Battle of Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific War,” History.com. History Channel, 2006. Web, May 25 2014.