Index
–A–
Aaron Ward, 287
Ackerman, Capt. Louis F., 242
Air attacks
Allied, 6, 19-21, 28, 31, 44-51, 63-66, 69, 102, 154-56, 194, 255-56, 280, 355, 360-62, 384
Japanese, 49-51, 67, 79, 96-102, 170, 288, 293-94, 360-64
Air bases, development of, 3-6, 38-39, 182-84, 383, 419-21. See also Airfields; Base development.
Air Delivery Section, III Amphibious Corps, 409
Air forces, 6, 21, 29-31, 65, 359. See also Air
attacks; Air support.
Air Forces
Fourteenth, 21
Twentieth, 21
Air support
carrier-based, 19-21, 28-31, 63, 70, 97-101, 255
land-based, 19-21, 28-31, 38, 255
role of in campaign, 255
Airfield Battalion, 50th, 150
Airfields. See Air bases; Base development; Ie Shima, airfields; Kadena airfield; Machinato airfield; Naha airfield; Yonabaru airfield; Yontan airfield.
Aka Kaikyo, 52
Allied naval forces. See Naval forces, Allied.
Allied strategy in Pacific, 1-7. See also Strategy.
Amami, 46
Amami-O, 45
Amamiya, General, 284-86, 294-95
Amaru, 355
Amike, 317
Ammunition
quotas, 38
rate of expenditure, 411
Amphibious Corps, III, 26, 40, 97, 260, 264, 267, 422-24, 471
command and organization, 25-27
conquest of northern Okinawa, 138-48
evacuation of wounded, 412, 415
in conquest of Shuri, 311, 323, 365, 384-86, 392, 401
in pursuit south of Shuri, 427, 434
mounting out, 41-43
role in general plan, 32
supply problems, 405, 407, 409-10
training and rehearsal, 40-41
Amphibious Corps, V, 260
Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet, 23, 36, 41
Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, 156
Amphibious Support Force, 25, 28, 51, 63
Amphibious Tank Battalion, 776th, 289
Amphibious warfare, training in, 39-41
Anchorages 6, 27, 474. See also Harbors.
at Hagushi beaches, 10
for proposed second landing, 259, 263
in Nakagusuku Bay, 13, 33, 383
Anderson, S/Sgt. Beauford T., 134
Anderson, Lt. Col. Walter F., 211
Anderson, Lt. Woodrow W., 346
Angaur, 2
Antitank Battalion, 22nd, 235
Antitank Company, 23rd, 352
Apamama, 1
“Apartment House,” the, 276, 280
Arends, Sgt. John C., 232
Armies. See Tenth Army; Thirty-second Army.
Armored Amphibious Battalion, 1st, 375
Armored Flame Thrower Battalion, 713th, 441, 456
Armored flame throwers. See Flame throwers.
Army Air Groups, 97
Army Garrison Force, 39
Arnold, Maj. Gen. Archibald V., 192, 228, 391, 425, 439
directs attack on Gaja Ridge, 377
directs attack on Skyline Ridge, 224-25
Artillery. See also Fire power.
American employment, 57, 120, 156, 185, 194, 255, 290-91, 294, 329, 348, 383
Japanese employment, 16, 87-92, 95, 129, 132-33, 250, 253, 293-94
Artillery Battalion, 2nd (1st Medium Artillery), 250
Artillery Command, 5th, 87, 304
Artillery Mortar Regiment, 1st, 91
Asa, 314
Asa River, 268, 304, 313-14, 318, 328, 365
Asa-Kawa, 310
Asato River, 313, 317, 323, 373-76
Atanniya, 77
Atsutabaru, 139
Awa, 141
Awacha, 310
Awacha Pocket, 310
Aware, 56
–B–
Raker Hill. See Dick Baker.
Bamboo Hill, 378
Banzai attacks, 171, 178, 319-20, 463
Base development. See also Air bases; Naval bases.
in Ie Shima, 171, 182-84, 419-20
in Okinawa, 3-7, 19, 38-39, 383, 419-21
Baten-Ko, 392
Battalion Landing Teams. See Infantry Battalions.
Battalions. See Independent Infantry Battalions; Infantry Battalions; Marine Battalions.
Beachheads. See Hagushi beaches; Ie Shima, landing beaches; Kerama Islands, landing beaches; Minatoga beaches.
Beehive Hill, 366
Bell, 1st Lt. Theodore S., 333-36
Betts, Capt. Howard E., Jr., 213, 219
Biak, 2
Big Apple Peak, 434, 438, 443-45, 449, 455-56
Biloxi, 67
Birmingham, 294
Bishi River, 10, 17, 32, 65-66, 72-74, 421
Black, Pfc. Tillman H., 289
Blandy, Vice Admiral William H., 51, 63-64
Blockade
of Japanese home islands, 2-3, 6
of Ryukyu Islands, 46
Blood and Iron for the Emperor Duty Units, 89
Blood and Iron Youth Organization, 458
Bloody Ridge, 162-67, 170-72, 177-82
“Blowtorch and corkscrew,” tactical method, 253-57
Boeitai, 85, 89-91, 110, 289, 392-93, 428
Bomber Commands
XX, 21
Boyd, S/Sgt. Erby L., 118
Boynton, Pvt. Kenneth, 355
Bradford, Brig. Gen. William B., 244-45
Bradley, Maj. Gen. James L., 372
in attack on Conical Hill, 351, 356
in attack on Urasoe-Mura Escarpment, 192
Bridges, construction of, 81, 139, 191-93, 211, 314, 373
Brigades. See also Independent Mixed Brigade, 44th.
63rd, 85, 94, 108, 132, 235, 283, 325
64th, 85, 94, 210, 235, 325, 450
British Task Force 57, 23-25, 66, 97, 101
Bruce, Maj. Gen. Andrew D., 258
directs operation in Kerama Islands, 51, 54, 60
directs operations in Ie Shima, 153-54, 160-63, 171, 173, 177, 181
in attack on Shuri, 309
views on proposed second landing, 258-59
Buckner, Lt. Gen. Simon B., Jr., 4, 138, 162, 171, 177, 249, 256, 267, 285-86
assumes command of Tenth Army, 25
death of, 461
in attack on Shuri defenses, 303, 311-12, 351, 356, 377, 387, 391-92, 463
opposes second landing, 259, 262, 264
responsibilities increased, 359
responsibility for base development, 38
responsibility for landing supplies, 37
responsibility for military government, 35
views on proposed Formosa operation, 5
Buckner Bay. See Nakagusuku Bay
Bunker Hill, 45
Burma, 85
Byers, Capt. John E., 438
–C–
Cannon Company, 106th, 242
Capp, Lt. Fred, 226
Casualties, 79, 83, 113, 129-30, 137, 205-07, 218, 228-30, 234, 268, 281-82, 302, 320, 322-23, 434
after fall of Shuri, 461-62
facilities for care of, 412-16
in Kerama Islands, 56
Japanese, 113, 129-30, 137, 181-82, 281-82, 302, 383-84, 455, 461, 466-67, 473
Navy, 79, 99-102, 288, 294, 363, 473
Okinawan civilians, 468
summary for Shuri front, 384-86
total for Ryukyus campaign, 473
CAUSEWAY Operation, proposed, 2-4
Cave warfare, 92
American methods of assault, 194, 218, 255-57, 306, 441-42, 455-56
Japanese methods of defense, 10, 95, 152, 172, 189-90, 214, 249-50
training in, 39
Central Pacific, Allied advance in, 1-2
Central Pacific Task Forces, organization of, 23-25
Chalgren, Lt. Col. Edward, Jr., 160
Chatan, 17, 32, 75, 77, 94, 287, 415
Chavez, Pfc. Gabriel, 279
Chemical Mortar Company, 91st, 226
Chibana, 409
Chimu, 420
China, 3, 9, 21, 44, 85, 87, 220
China coast, plans for attack on, 3, 6, 19, 21, 25, 95
China Sea. See East China Sea.
Chinen Peninsula, 13, 95, 253, 259, 260-62, 358, 381-82, 388, 422, 424-27, 434, 439, 468
Chinen Point, 34
Chiyunna, 77
Cho, Lt. Gen. Isamu, 301-02, 394, 463
quality as leader, 84-85
suicide, 470-71
views on offensive tactics, 283
Chocolate Drop Hill, 338-43, 348, 365-66
CINCPOA (Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas). See Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.
Claire, Lt. Col. Dennis D., 213, 215-17
Coburn, 2nd Lt. William T., 309
Cochran, Pvt. Keith, 355
Colorado, 329
Comfort, 101
Command relationships, Ryukyus campaign, 23-25, 359
Congressional Medal of Honor, awards of, 135, 178, 281, 398, 461
Conical Corridor. See East Coast Corridor.
Conical Hill, 269, 273, 290, 307, 312-13, 347, 351-60, 372, 377, 379-81, 383, 388, 400
Conical Peak. See Conical Hill.
Conscripts, Okinawan, 87-91, 103, 110, 150, 210, 436
Convalescent camps, 415
Cook, Pfc. Paul R., 210
Cooney, Lt. Col. Gerald D., 280-81
Cornutt, Lt. Col. Howard L., 370
Corps, Amphibious, III. See Amphibious Corps, III.
Corps, XXIV, 26, 40-41, 76-77, 97-99, 259, 283-84, 289, 295-99, 392, 422-23, 471. See
also Tenth Army.
command and organization, 23, 25-26
evacuation of wounded, 412-15
in conquest of Shuri, 104, 108-13, 126, 129, 137-38, 184, 187-90, 207, 211, 219, 243, 244-45, 265-67, 290-91, 302-03, 306-11, 365, 372, 377, 382-86, 400
in pursuit south of Shuri, 427, 434-36, 443, 455, 459
landing on Okinawa, 72
mounting out, 42
role in general plan, 32-34
supply problems, 37-38, 407-12
training and rehearsal, 40-41
Counteroffensives, Japanese
during 12-13 April, 129-37
during 4-5 May, 283-302
Craft, Pfc. Clarence B., 398
Crescent Hill, 318, 319-23, 373
Crist, Brig. Gen. W. E., 35
Crocker’s Hill. See Kakazu Ridge.
Cudlin, Capt. Louis F., 237
Cutaway Hill, 358-59, 372, 400
–D–
Dakeshi, 293, 310, 323-25, 326, 330, 352, 400
Dakeshi Plateau, 304-06
Dakeshi Ridge, 304, 313, 323-28, 330-32
Dale, T/Sgt. Guy J., 356
Davis, 1st Lt. Frank A., 442
Davis, Capt. Roy A., 449
Del Valle, Maj. Gen. Pedro A., 267, 451
Dick Baker, 344-47
Dick Hill. See Dick Right.
Dick Hills, 344-49
Dick Left, 344
Disease, control of in Okinawa, 415
Distinguished Service Cross, award of, 226
Distinguished Unit Citation, award of, 119
Divisions. See Infantry Divisions; Marine Divisions.
Doss, Pfc. Desmond T., 281
Dovel, S/Sgt. David N., 232
Drexler, 362
Duck Hill, 382
Dulag, 40-41
Duncan, Maj. John H., 226
Duniphan, T/Sgt. Dennis O., 356
Duran, Pfc. Amador G., 346
–E–
Easley, Brig. Gen. Claudius M., 461-62
East China Sea, 3, 6, 67-68, 99, 187
East Coast Corridor, 351-59, 377-78, 387
Eastern Islands, 7
Ella Hill, 382
Ely, Col. Louis B., 387
Engineer Battalion, 6th, 373
Engineer Combat Battalion, 102nd, 191, 245
Engineer Regiment, 233rd, 170
Engineer Special Brigade, 1st, 80, 407
Engineering problems
in attack on Shuri, 191-93
in bridge building, 81, 140, 191-93, 211, 314, 373
in cave warfare, 256
in maintenance of roads, 81, 139, 403, 409-10
in organization of beaches, 79-80, 170
in reconditioning airfields, 81-82, 183-84, 403
Equipment. See also Weapons.
issuance of, 37-38
Erickson, Maj. Kenny W., 119
Essex, 99
Evacuation
of Okinawa civilians, 82, 415-17
of Shuri, 383-402
–F–
Field Artillery Battalions
31st, 228
362nd, 372
Field Artillery Group, 420th, 51, 57
Field Artillery Regiment, 42nd, 87
Field Hospital, 69th, 83
Fifth Fleet, 46. 66, 154-56, 194, 359
Finn, Col. John M., 224-25, 441-42
Fire power. See also Artillery.
Japanese, 16, 87-91, 129, 132-33, 250
Flame throwers, 38, 187, 255-57
Flattop Hill, 339-44, 347-493 366-69
Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Fleet, 37, 156
Fleet Marine Force Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion. 57
Flemig, Capt. Ernest A., 205
Formosa, 2-7, 19-21, 27, 37, 45, 84, 91, 95-97, 102, 260, 362, 462. See also CAUSEWAY Operation.
Fortifications, Japanese, 16, 69, 91-94, 103, 105- 111, 113-15. See also Shuri defenses.
Foster, S/Sgt. Gordon P., 222
Foulston, Lt. Col. Robert C., 439, 442
Fourteenth Air Force, 21
Fox Hill, 352-53
Fox Pinnacle, 353
Franklin, 50
Frothinger, 1st Lt. Richard W., 356
Frydrych, S/Sgt. Joseph, 441
Fujioka, Lt. Gen. Takeo, 85, 112, 283, 388
Futema, 32, 75-77, 131, 285, 420
–G–
Gaja Ridge, 273, 307, 351-52, 355
“Gate,” the, 234-35
Geiger, Maj. Gen. Roy S., 26
assumes command of Tenth Army, 461
in conquest of northern Okinawa, 138
Geruma, 52-54
Ginowan-Shuri Road, 104, 110, 126, 198-202, 205, 247, 269, 291
Gisushi, 425
Golden, 1st Lt. Irving S., 191, 211
Goodman, T/5 William, 382
Government House Hill, 162, 164, 177-80
Graybill, Lt. Col. Russell, 124
Green, Lt. Col. Roy A., 224, 306, 379
Green Beach, on Ie Shima, 153
Griner, Maj. Gen. George W., Jr., 208, 211, 243, 245
plan for attack on Urasoe-Mura Escarpment, 190-91
views on Item Pocket battle, 214, 219
Guadalcanal, 26-27, 36, 40-43, 249, 373
Guam, 1, 26-27, 38, 56, 95, 262, 361
Guerard, Col. John W., 262
Guerrilla warfare, 139, 143, 148, 458-59
Gunfire and Covering Force, 25, 28
Gushi, 432
Hacksaw Ridge. See Urasoe-Mura Escarpment.
Hagushi beaches, 16-17, 51, 67, 75, 77-81, 83, 94, 146, 149
advantages for landing, 33
air bombardment of, 65
approaches cleared of mines, 63-64
description of, 10
Japanese air attacks on, 97-101
landing of American forces, 69-74, 187-89
organization of, 79-82
reconnaissance of, 68
Half Moon Hill, 318
Halloran, Col. Michael E., 120, 200, 208, 438, 447-49
Halsey, Admiral William F., 359
Hanagusuku, 441-42
Harbors. See also Anchorages.
delay in capture of, 383, 403-06, 420-21
Harmon, Lt. Gen. Millard F., 3
Hart, Lt. Col. Joseph T., 209
Hartl, Lt. Col. Albert V., 300
Hartline, Lt. Col. Franklin W., 232
Hawaii, 40. See also Oahu.
Heavy Mortar Regiment, 1st, 235
Hector Hill, 398
Hemlock Hill, 381
Hen Hill, 398
Henrico, 79
Hetty Hill, 382
Hill, Admiral Harry W., 359
Hill 95, 434, 439-40, 441-43, 446-47, 455-56
Hill 130. See Chocolate Drop Hill.
Hill 178, 104, 112, 126, 184, 185, 196, 219-22, 224, 226-28, 247, 269, 351-52
Hills, S/Sgt. George, 309
Hindenburg, Sgt. Richard, 400
Hiroshima, 49
Hizaonna, 77
Hodge, Maj. Gen. John R., 26, 104, 310, 351, 377n, 382, 423, 425-27, 450
at Conical Hill, 356
at Kochi Ridge, 274
in Kakuzu battle, 243-45
plan of attack, 184-87
Hokaji, 52
Holm, 1st Lt. John J., 225
Hongo, Col. Kikuji, 458n
Hornet, 46
Horseshoe, the, 318, 319, 322-23, 372
Horseshoe Ridge, 271
Hospitalization, facilities for, 39, 412-15
Hundred Meter Hill, 330-32, 366, 397, 400
Hyakuna, 425
Hydrographic information, 15
–I–
ICEBERG Operation, plans for, 1-43, 260, 419
Ie, 149, 160-64, 167-73, 175, 178-80
Ie Shima, 7-9, 16, 19, 32, 39, 44, 94, 102, 258-59, 267, 360-62, 383
airfields, 150, 152, 156-59, 171, 183, 362
capture of, 149-83
development of bases, 171, 182-83, 419-20
landing beaches, 149, 153, 160, 167-71
plan of attack on, 153-56
Iegusugu Mountain, 150, 159-60, 163-67, 173-77, 180-82. See also Pinnacle, the, on Ie Shima.
Igawa, Major, 150
Igawa Unit, 150
Illumination, naval, 134-35, 245, 253, 288
Imperial Fleet, Japanese. See Japanese Navy.
Imperial General Staff, Japanese, 95-96
Imperial Headquarters, Japanese Army, 84, 470
Independent Antitank Battalions
3rd, 394
7th, 317
Independent Antitank Gun Battalion, 22nd, 204, 393
Independent Infantry Battalions
26th, 295
27th, 352
273rd, 235
Independent Machine Gun Battalions
3rd, 352
4th, 235
17th, 394
Independent Mixed Brigade, 44th, 15, 85-87, 95, 130, 150, 189, 250, 259, 263, 268, 285, 291, 304, 311, 317-18, 352, 376, 383, 393, 396, 436, 449-50, 458
Independent Mixed Regiment, 15th, 87, 317
Indianapolis, 67
Infantry Battalions
1st (17th Infantry), 271, 273, 300, 309, 443-47
1st (32nd Infantry), 126, 273, 439, 441-42, 446-47
1st (105th Infantry), 202-05, 238-43
1st (106th Infantry). 238-43
1st (165th Infantry), 208-14
1st (184th Infantry), 108, 425
1st (305th Infantry) , 159, 162, 167, 171-75, 177, 180
1st (306th Infantry), 55, 175, 177, 180, 293, 341
1st (307th Infantry), 280-82
1st (381st Infantry), 120, 122, 124, 134, 200-02, 231-32, 276, 438, 443, 449
1st (382nd Infantry), 127, 198, 229, 232, 346, 349, 370-72
1st (383rd Infantry), 115, 117, 119, 353
2nd (17th Infantry), 271, 273, 447
2nd (32nd Infantry), 126, 196, 223, 226, 379, 441
2nd (105th Infantry), 205, 236, 238-43
2nd (106th Infantry), 205, 242, 267
2nd (165th Infantry), 209-11, 245
2nd (184th Infantry), 196, 220, 224, 378
2nd (305th Infantry), 154
2nd (306th Infantry), 56, 175, 177, 180-81, 341
2nd (307th Infantry), 162, 164, 172-75, 177-80, 342
2nd (381st Infantry), 120-24, 134-35, 231-34
2nd (382nd Infantry), 126, 134, 197, 232, 234, 349, 372, 451
2nd (383rd Infantry), 110, 117, 118, 121, 133, 276, 353, 355-56, 400
3rd (17th Infantry), 271, 273, 307, 439, 445
3rd (32nd Infantry), 76, 223-24, 291, 379
3rd (105th Infantry), 205, 236, 238-43
3rd (106th Infantry), 202, 205, 244-45
3rd (165th Infantry), 213
3rd (184th Infantry), 112, 133, 229, 307, 378
3rd (305th Infantry), 159-62, 172-75, 177
3rd (306th Infantry), 56, 175-77, 180-81, 338- 39
3rd (307th Infantry), 162, 164-67, 171, 173-75, 177-81, 280-81, 342-43, 348, 397
3rd (381st Infantry), 197, 200-02, 231, 357-58, 400, 449
3rd (382nd Infantry), 126, 133, 229, 232, 346-47
3rd (383rd Infantry), 104, 115-17, 121-24, 234- 35, 353, 372, 400
Infantry Battalions. See also Independent Infantry Battalions.
1st (2nd Infantry Unit), 150
1st (22nd Regiment), 295
1st (32nd Regiment), 295-99, 303
2nd (22nd Regiment), 394
2nd (32nd Regiment), 303
3rd (15th Independent Mixed Regiment), 396
3rd (44th Independent Mixed Brigade), 393
Infantry Division, 7th, 26, 104, 133, 137, 184-89, 192, 229, 245-47, 258-59, 265, 306-11, 357-60, 377n, 387, 391, 393
at Kochi Ridge, 269-74
days in combat, 386
flank attack on Shuri, 377-83
halted on the cast, 111-12, 126-27, 194-96
in Battle of the Crags, 227-28
in capture of the Pinnacle, 105-08
in Japanese counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 289-91, 295-99
in pursuit south of Shuri, 423-27, 434-36, 439, 441, 443, 445-46, 449, 456, 465
in Skyline Battle, 220-27
mounting out, 41
role in general plan, 32
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
training and rehearsal, 40
Infantry Division, 27th, 26, 113, 187, 189, 190, 200, 247, 258-60, 265-67, 276, 311, 383, 412
at Kakazu Ridge, 202, 219, 232
designated floating reserve, 28, 33
heavy losses, 238
in Battle of Pinnacles, 235-43
mounting out, 41-43
night attack on Urasoe-Mura Escarpment, 190-93
role in general plan, 184-87, 190
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
Infantry Division, 77th, 26, 28, 79, 258-60, 265- 68, 279, 309-11, 332, 344, 346-49, 365, 383-84, 423, 459
at Maeda Escarpment, 282
attack on Chocolate Drop, 338-43
attack on Ishimmi Ridge, 333-38
days in combat, 386
halted before Shuri, 366-72
in capture of Ie Shima, 149-82
in capture of Kerama Islands, 27-28, 51-60
in Japanese counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 293, 295-99
in occupation of Shuri, 394-98, 400
mounting out, 41-43
role in general plan, 32, 264-65
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
strength on 26 May, 386
training and rehearsal, 40
Infantry Division, 81st, 26, 28
Infantry Division, 96th, 26, 133, 137, 214, 243- 45, 259, 265-67, 279, 309-11, 332, 341-42, 365, 383-84, 398
at Conical Hill, 352-56, 357, 377, 387-88
at Kakazu Ridge, 113-27
at Maeda Escarpment, 274-76
at Nishibaru Ridge, 230-35
at Oboe Hill, 369-72
days in combat, 386
halted in the center, 197-207
heavy losses, 113
in Japanese counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 285
in pursuit south of Shuri, 423-27, 439, 441, 443-46, 449-50, 456, 459
mounting out, 41
preliminary attack on Shuri, 103-05, 108-10, 219-20
role in general plan, 32, 184, 185-89, 192, 258
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
strength on 26 May, 386
training and rehearsal, 40
Infantry Division, 9th, 15-16, 85, 87-89, 93, 462
Infantry Division, 24th, 15, 227, 259, 262, 263, 379, 388
heavy losses, 383
in counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 283-85, 289-91, 294-95, 301-02, 303-04
in defense of Conical Hill, 352
in defense of Flattop area, 344
in defense of Yaeju-Dake, 436, 450, 458-59
in offensive of 12-13 April, 130-37
opposes 7th Division on east, 269
opposes 77th Division in center, 332
organization, 85-87
retreat from Shuri, 392-94
Infantry Division, 28th, 16
Infantry Division, 62nd, 15, 92, 94, 107, 108, 112, 267-69, 381
heavy losses, 383
in counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 283, 304
in defense of Item Pocket, 210
in defense of Kakazu area, 127
in defense of Maeda, 275
in defense of Pinnacles, 235
in defense of Skyline Ridge, 227
in defense of Yaeju-Dake, 436, 450, 458
in offensive of 12-13 April, 130-37
opposes 1st Marine Division, 325
opposes 27th Division on west, 189-90, 194
organization, 85-87
role in Japanese general plan, 93
Infantry Regiments
17th (7th Division), 76, 228-30, 271-73, 289, 299-300, 307-09, 439, 443-49, 456-58
32nd (7th Division), 76-77, 107, 111, 126, 133, 196, 220-27, 272-73, 291, 378-82, 423, 425, 439, 441-43. 446-47, 456-58, 468
105th (27th Division), 191, 194-202, 205-07, 214, 236, 238-43, 245, 267
106th (27th Division), 190-91, 193-94, 202, 205, 214, 238-45, 267
165th (27th Division), 208-10, 211-19, 245, 267
184th (7th Division), 76, 107-08, 111-12, 125- 26, 133, 196-97, 224-25, 228-30, 273, 290- 91, 306-07, 352, 377-82, 425, 439, 458
305th (77th Division), 79, 154, 160-67, 170-75, 177-81, 332-33, 338, 341, 369, 459, 471
306th (77th Division), 159-60, 163, 170, 173- 82, 279, 293, 295-99, 332-33, 338-42, 346- 48, 369, 397
307th (77th Division), 160-75, 177-81, 280-81, 333, 336, 337, 342-43, 348, 369, 397
381st (96th Division), 76, 120-27, 197-202, 231-32, 275-79, 357-59, 400, 438, 443-45, 447-49, 456
382nd (96th Division), 104-05, 110-11, 126-27, 133-34, 197, 219, 230-34, 309, 344-47, 349, 353, 369-72, 398, 451
383rd (96th Division), 104-05, 110, 113, 115, 119-24, 126, 133, 137, 185, 232-34, 274-79, 352-57, 372, 400, 425, 443, 449, 450-51
Infantry Regiments
22nd, 87, 131-33, 137, 189, 269, 284, 285, 304, 344
32nd, 87, 285, 291-93, 295, 302-04, 332, 344, 458
Infantry-tank teams. See Tank-infantry teams.
Intelligence
American, 14-17, 20, 34, 103, 387, 389-92
Intrepid, 101-02
Irammiya, 75
Ishikawa, 77, 138-39, 406, 417
Ishikawa Isthmus, 9, 17, 32-33, 138
Ishin, 126
Island Command Okinawa, 26, 39, 80, 406-07
Island Commander, 35
Isolation of target, 20, 28, 33, 102
Item Pocket, 207, 208-19, 265, 267
Itomi, 143-44
Itomi-Manna road, 147-48
Iwo Jima, 4, 19, 27, 44, 96, 260
–J–
Japan
American strategy against, 1-7
annexation of Okinawa by, 9
projected invasion of, 1-7, 17-19, 474
Japanese forces. See Japanese Navy; Thirty-second Army.
Japanese High Command, 93
Japanese Navy. See also Okinawa Naval Base Force.
defeat in Philippine Sea, 1-2
operations in defense of Ryukyus, 49, 96-102
strength in Okinawa campaign, 428
Jichaku Ridge, 268
Johnson, S/Sgt. Carl W., 300
Johnson, Lt. Col. Charles W., 127
Johnson, S/Sgt. Lester L., 440
Johnson, S/Sgt. Nathan S., 243
Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2, 4, 260, 420
Joint Expeditionary Force, 25, 31, 41
Juniper Hill, 378
–K–
Kadena airfield, 10, 16, 44, 74-75, 80-81, 94, 97, 101, 129, 255, 288, 360-61, 409, 419-20
Kagoshima Bay, 66
Kakazu, 115, 134-37, 191, 202-03, 205, 243-45, 323, 400
Kakazu Pocket, 243-47
Kakazu Ridge, 110, 113-25, 115-25, 133-34, 185, 197-207, 219-20, 231-35, 243, 248, 302, 323
Kakazu West, 113-24, 134-35, 202, 244
Kamikaze planes. See Suicide planes.
Kamikaze Special Attack Corps, 93
Kanayama, Col. Hotishi, 352
Kaniku, 110-11, 121, 126-27, 133, 197-98
Karadera, 379-81
Karadera Hill, 382
Katchin Peninsula, 13, 32, 77, 406, 417, 420
Keise Islands, 31
Keise Shima, 19, 51, 57, 65, 70
Kelley, Col. Gerard W., 208, 211, 214, 217, 219
Kerama Islands, 7, 43-44, 68-69, 79, 96, 102, 154, 173, 183, 265
capture of, 51-63
garrison forces on, 259
landing beaches, 51
mass suicide of civilians, 58, 415
plan of attack on, 19, 27-28, 31, 34
terrain, 52
use of by Americans, 63
Kerama Kaikyo, 52
Kerama Retto. See Kerama Islands.
Kezu Point, 215
Kibara, 307-09
Kidd, Capt. Edward C., 237
King, Lt. Col. Byron F., 115, 117, 119
King, Admiral Ernest J., 4
King, Pfc. Richard, 218
Kiska, 84
Klawitter, Pfc. Kenneth J., 222-23
Knob Hill. See Hundred Meter Hill.
Kobe, 49
Kochi, 187, 250, 269-73, 290-91, 295-99, 307, 400
Kochi Ridge, 269-74, 307-09, 332
Kochi Valley, 347
Kokuba Channel, 375
Kokuba Hills, 376
Kokuba River, 373-77
Komesu, 427
Kuba, 10, 32-34, 55, 76, 105, 406
Kuhazu, 137, 269, 272, 290, 307
Kunishi, 400
Kunishi Ridge, 434, 450-54, 456-58, 462
Kure, 49
Kutoku, 77
Kuwan, 287
Kuwan Inlet, 267
Kwiecien, Pfc. John J., 370
Kyushu, 3, 21, 25, 46-50, 66, 69, 75, 97-102, 361, 362, 421, 474
–L–
L Day, 28-32, 33, 57, 64, 68, 74, 81, 263
Landing beaches. See Hagushi beaches; Ie Shima, landing beaches; Kerama Islands, landing beaches; Minatoga beaches.
Landings
feinted on east coast, 28, 33, 72, 247, 263
on Kerama Islands, 51-52
on Okinawa, 69-72
second landing considered, 258-64
Leffel, 1st Lt. Daniel R., 222
Lewis, S/Sgt. Howard, 214-15
Leyte, 2-7, 26, 36, 38, 40-44, 51, 56, 85, 95, 249, 258, 425
Leyte Gulf, 40
Light Machine Gun Battalions
1st, 197
2nd, 204
Little, 287
Locust Hill, 379-81
Logistical planning, 21-27, 31-33, 35-39, 43. See
also Supply.
Love Hill, 351-55, 357, 372, 400
Lutz, Maj. Herman M., 217
Luzon, 3-4, 21, 28, 43-45. See also Philippine Islands.
–M–
Mabie, Capt. Howard L., 320, 322
MacArthur, Gen. Douglas, 2-4, 19
MacDonnell, Sgt. Theodore R., 226
Machinato, 16, 103, 192-93, 236, 238, 245, 405-06, 412, 420-21
Machinato airfield, 13, 16, 209, 214, 218, 260, 267-68, 302, 431
Machinato Inlet, 184, 187, 190-91, 198, 202, 207, 219
Machine Gun Battalions
103rd, 393
105th, 393
Machishi, 376
Maeda, 227, 274-76, 285-86, 293, 309-10
Maeda Escarpment, 274-76, 280-82, 309
Mahoney, Lt. Col. James H., 209, 211
Majuro, 1
Makibaru, 75
Malaria, control of, 415
Malaya, 85
Manna, 143-44
Manna River, 141
Maps, for Okinawa campaign, 14-15
Marcus Island, 44
Marianas Islands, 1, 3, 6, 21, 36, 38, 44, 46, 83, 85, 96, 361, 414
Marine Battalions
1st (4th Marines), 144, 146, 376, 431
1st (5th Marines), 396
1st (7th Marines), 326-28, 330
1st (22nd Marines), 147, 314, 318, 375-76
1st (29th Marines), 143-44, 147, 321
2nd (1st Marines), 304-06, 330-32, 366, 454
2nd (4th Marines), 144, 146, 432
2nd (5th Marines), 329, 425, 454
2nd (7th Marines), 325-28
2nd (22nd Marines), 144, 317-19, 375, 433
2nd (29th Marines), 143-44
3rd (1st Marines), 330-32
3rd (4th Marines), 146
3rd (22nd Marines), 317, 375, 433
3rd (29th Marines), 143-44, 146, 318, 321
Marine Division, 1st, 27, 76-77, 313, 329, 366-69, 373, 383, 459
attack on Shuri Heights, 323-25
days in combat, 386
in Asa River battle. 267-68
in Japanese counteroffensive of 4-5 May, 286, 288, 291, 302
in Kunishi Ridge battle, 450-52
landing on Okinawa, 72
on Oroku Peninsula, 432-33
role in general plan, 32, 260, 267-68, 311
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
strength on 26 May, 386
training and rehearsal, 40
Marine Division, 2nd, 26, 43, 461
feint on east coast, 28, 33, 74
mounting out, 41
role in general plan, 260
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
training and rehearsal, 40-41
Marine Division, 6th, 26, 77, 311, 312-14, 383, 434
advance on the west, 313-14
attack on Sugar Loaf, 317-23
capture of Oroku Peninsula, 424, 431
days in combat, 386
heavy losses, 322-23
in conquest of northern Okinawa, 138-48
in pursuit south of Shuri, 459
landing on Okinawa, 72-75
occupation of Naha, 372-77
role in general plan, 32, 259-60, 267
strength at beginning of campaign, 26
strength on 26 May, 386
training and rehearsal, 40
Marine Fighter Groups, 97
Marine Regiments
1st (1st Marine Division), 267-68, 328-29, 332, 365-66, 393-97, 451-54
4th (6th Marine Division), 72, 139, 144, 146-48, 322-23, 376, 431-33
5th (1st Marine Division), 267-68, 310, 329-30, 365-66, 394-97. 454
7th (1st Marine Division), 313, 325, 326-29, 330, 451-54
8th (2nd Marine Division), 461
22nd (6th Marine Division), 77, 139, 144, 313-19, 323, 375-77, 432-33, 454
29th (6th Marine Division), 139-44, 146-48, 318-20, 321-23, 376-77, 431-33
Marshalls-Gilberts area, 21
Mashiki, 104
May, Col. E. T., 110, 113, 118-21, 356-57
Maybury, Lt. Col. Daniel G., 108, 290
McCarthy, S/Sgt. James R. W., 225
McCracken, 1st Lt. Richard S., 290
McDonough, Lt. Col. John, 209-10
McSpadden, S/Sgt. Lowell E., 425
Meagher, T/Sgt. John, 459-61
Medium Artillery Regiment, 1st, 250
Midget Submarine Unit, 428
Mike Hill, 357
Military Government, on Okinawa
assumes custody of civilians, 83, 415-19
organization and administration, 417
plans for, 34-35
provision of food and medical care, 35, 417
Military Government Section, Tenth Army, 417
Military Governor, on Okinawa, 35
Minami, 45-46
Minatoga, 13, 34, 68, 74, 94-95, 103, 259, 263, 406, 409, 414, 427, 436, 439
Minatoga beaches, 247, 259, 262
Minatoga River, 427
Mindanao, 2-3
Minna Island. See Minna Shima.
Missouri, 49
Mitchell, 1st Lt. Willard F., 116, 118-19
Mitscher, Vice Admiral Marc A., 23, 44-45, 49-50
M. L. Abele, 101
Momobaru, 75-76
Morale
American, 178, 208, 281, 360, 383-86
Moreau, Lt. Col. Jean W., 147
Morotai, 2
Morris, Lt. Col. Lee, 356
Morrison, 294
Mortar Battalion, 2nd, 204
Moss, Capt. Howard, 458n
Motobu Peninsula, 7-9, 65, 94, 138-44, 149-50, 156
Mountain warfare, 143
Mouse Hill, 379
Mulhearn, Capt. John F., 200
Murakami, Colonel, 293
Murphy, Capt. Charles, 230
Murphy, 1st Lt. George, 320
–N–
Nagahama, 77
Nagusuku, 428
Naha, 10, 57, 102, 131, 262, 267, 287, 313-17, 365, 387-88, 405-15, 423, 427-31
air attack on, 44-45
delay in capturing port, 383, 403-06, 421
description of, 13
devastation of, 400
naval bombardment of, 63-64
occupied by 6th Marine Division, 373-77
plan for attack on, 32-33, 39, 93, 184
Naha airfield, 13, 16, 352, 383, 427-31
Naha Canal, 375
Naha Harbor, 9
Naha-Ko, 392
Naha-Yonabaru road, 184-85, 352, 379, 412, 471
Naha-Yonabaru valley, 376, 378-79, 381, 389, 393, 471
Nakagusuku Bay, 9, 13, 16, 33, 34, 39, 65, 76-77, 103, 132, 187, 220, 253, 260, 351, 359, 362, 383, 420-21
Nakanishi, 268
Nakashima, General, 283
Nakaza, 434
Nan Hill, 304-06
Nansei Shoto. See Ryukyu Islands.
National Home Defense Units, 89
Naval attacks. See also Naval fire support.
Naval bases, development of. See also Base development.
plans for, 3, 6-7, 38-39, 419, 421
Naval fire support, 29-32, 69, 185, 253-55, 260, 329, 400. See also Naval forces, Allied; Navy, U. S.
Conical Hill, 351
Kakazu Pocket, 243
Kakazu Ridge, 110
pursuit south of Shuri, 450
role of in campaign, 19-20, 28-29, 253-55
Sugar Loaf, 318
Naval forces, Allied, 6, 19-25, 28, 66-67, 101-02, 253-55, 359. See also British Task Force 57;
Navy, U. S.; Task Forces.
Naval forces, Japanese. See Japanese Navy.
Naval illumination, 134-35, 245, 253, 287
Navy, U. S. See also Naval bases; Naval forces, Allied; Naval fire support,
casualties, 79, 99-102, 288, 294, 364, 473
establishment of picket stations, 97
operations against Japanese ships, 1-2, 49, 97-102
picket vessels, 67, 97, 101-02, 311
plans for, 19-34
responsibility for military government, 35
softening up target, 27-32, 44-50, 63-64, 69, 154
Neuropsychiatric casualties, 384-86, 414-15
Nevada, 67
New Britain, 2
New Georgia, 26
New Guinea, 2
New Ireland, 2
New Jersey, 49
New York, 110
New Zealand, 23
Newell, Capt. Philip D, 445
Niemeyer, Capt. Tony, 441-42
Nimitz, Admiral Chester W., 19, 260, 262, 411, 419-20
assigns logistical responsibilities, 36-37
plans of, 19-27
responsibility for military government, 35
views on logistical problems, 38-39
views on proposed Formosa operation, 2-4
views on proposed second landing, 262
Nisei, 56
Nishibaru Ridge, 110, 185, 197-204, 219-20, 230-35, 247
Noemfoor, 2
Nolan, Lt. Col. D. A., Jr., 200, 205, 358, 449
North Pacific Area, 20
Northern Attack Force, 25, 29-32, 43
Northern Tractor Flotilla, 43
–O–
Oahu, 25, 36, 41, 256, 412. See also Hawaii.
Oboe Hill, 349-55, 369-72, 400
O’Brien, 1st Lt. Lawrence T., 222-23
Okinawa. See also Okinawans; Ryukyu Islands.
description of, 7-14
history of, 9
Okinawa Group (Gunto), 7
Okinawa Home Guards. See Boeitai.
Okinawa Naval Base Force, 89, 427-28, 433-34
agriculture, 9
civilian casualties, 468
Conscripts in Japanese Army, 87-89, 103, 110, 150, 210, 436
culture and religion, 9, 34, 51
in custody of Military Government, 83, 415-19
language, 9
organization for guerilla warfare, 138, 143, 458-59
surrender of, 468
Okino, 46
Onaga, 187, 250, 269-71, 272-73, 289-90, 299, 307, 344
O’Neill, 1st Lt. Owen R., 356
Ormoc, 258
Oroku, 269
Oroku Peninsula, 13, 64, 89, 375, 389, 392, 424, 427-34, 451
Ota, Rear Admiral Minoru, 89, 427-28, 433-34
Ouki, 104, 112, 126, 185, 196, 219, 223, 310
–P–
Pachler, Col. Francis, 307, 445-46
Pacific Fleet, 37
Pacific Ocean, Allied strategy in, 1-7
Pacific Ocean Areas, 1-2, 4, 21, 36, 44. See also Nimitz, Admiral Chester W.
Parker, Capt. James, 290
Pearl Harbor, 1, 14. See also Oahu.
Perry, Commodore Matthew C., 9, 107
Philippine Islands, 2-3, 7, 19, 85, 91, 95-96, 102
Picket stations, 97
Picket vessels, 67, 97, 101-02, 311
Pinnacle, the, on Ie Shima, 150-52, 160-71, 173-77 180-81. See also Iegusugu Mountain.
Pinnacles, Battle of the, 235-43, 267
Planning
base development, 419-20
Ie Shima, 153-54
joint planning, 2-7, 17-34, 419-20
Operation ICEBERG, 1-43
Post, Brig. Gen. Elwyn D., 311
Potter’s Ridge, 210-11, 214-15
“Powerhouse Attack,” on Kakazu, 120-21, 126-27
Presidential Unit Citation, award of, 330
Prisoners, Japanese, 384, 465-67, 473-74
Pritchard, Sgt. James, 118
Propaganda
Proximity fuses, 257
Psychological warfare. See Propaganda.
Pyle, Ernie, 163
–Q–
Queen Hill, 319
–R–
Radar
patrol groups, 49
Rain, effect of on operations, 360-82
Rall, S/Sgt. Francis M., 110
Randle, Brig. Gen. Edwin H., 163, 175, 180-81
Rawlings, Vice Admiral H. B., 66
Ready, Brig. Gen. Joseph L., 307
Reconnaissance
aerial, 14-150 45, 97, 103. 139, 389-92
Japanese, 68
photographic, 14-15, 45, 103, 141, 209
Reconnaissance Company, 6th, 373-75, 431
Reconnaissance Troops
7th, 289
96th, 104
Red Beach 3, 149, 153, 160, 170-71
Red Beach 4, 149, 153, 160, 170-71
Red Hill, 111-12
Regiments. See Infantry Regiments; Marine Regiments.
Regrouping of forces
Richardson, Et. Gen. Robert C., Jr., 3, 21-23
Roads
difficulty of maintenance, 409
effect of heavy rains on, 360, 365-69, 403
general character of on Okinawa, 9-13
on Ie Shima, 149
reconstruction of, 81, 139, 403, 409-10
Robertson, T/Sgt. Alfred C., 124
Rocky Crags, 196-97, 219, 230-32
Roger Hill, 398
Roosevelt, President Franklin D., 125
“Roulette Wheel,” the, 273, 290
Route 1, 81, 191, 193, 207, 209-11, 218, 409
Route 5, 104, 133, 198, 247, 269, 293, 295-99, 309, 332, 338, 339-41, 342, 409, 422
Royster, Capt. Jack A., 116-17
Ruiz, Pfc. Alejandro, 218
Ryan, Capt. Bernard, 215-18
Ryukyu Islands, 15, 17-19, 23-25, 68, 138, 317
climate and terrain, 7-14
development of bases in, 3-6, 38-39, 52, 63, 171, 183, 419-21
general description of, 7-14
invasion of, 44-67
Japanese forces in, 84-91
Japanese plan of defense, 92-96
photographic reconnaissance of, 14-15, 45, 103, 141, 154-56, 209
plans for taking, 1-43, 259-60, 419
strategic importance, 1, 3-4, 474
Saipan, 1, 27, 36-38, 40-41, 74, 95, 259-60, 361, 461
Sakishima Islands, 25, 66, 97, 101, 260
Samurai, code of honor. 463, 471
San Jacinto, 102
San Pedro Bay, 43
Sangamon, 294
Sanitation, control of, 415
Satsuma, 9
Schoeff, T/Sgt. Earnest L., 210
Schriever, Pfc. Delmar, 370
Schrum, Sgt. Paul E., 441
Schultz, T/Sgt. Garret, 222-23
Schweneger, Pvt. William, 355
Sea Raiding Squadron, 26th, 303
Second landing, proposed, 258-59, 262-64, 262n
Service Forces, Pacific Fleet, 23, 37
Sesoko Island, 141
Shaplcy, Col. Alan, 144-47
Shaw, Col. V. F., 262n
Shea, 294
Sheetz, Brig. Gen. Josef R., 194
Shepherd, Maj. Gen. Lemuel C., 313-14, 431-33
Shido, 75-76
Shikoku, 46-50
Shimada, Akira, 394
Shimada, Captain, 134
Shimonoseki, 2
Shipping. See also Supply.
Japanese air attacks on, 362-64
problems of during campaign, 405-07
problems of for proposed second landing. 260-63
Shipping Depot, 7th, 303
Shipping Engineer Regiments
23rd, 284
Shuri, 10, 415, 422, 436, 462, 470. See also Shuri defenses.
assaults on, 184-249, 265-80, 360-402
fall of, 383-402
Japanese headquarters in, 283, 287
terrain of adjacent region, 13-14, 187
Shuri Castle, 269, 329, 388, 409
bells found in rums, 402
capture of, 394-97
description of, 402
Japanese counteroffensive planned in, 283
Shuri defenses, 93-96, 103-04, 108, 113-15, 120, 124-25, 127, 130-31, 133, 138, 249-63, 291, 299, 301-04, 307, 309-10, 409, 417, 422-24, 427, 455, 461
assault on first defense ring, 208-48
assault on inner defense ring, 360-92, 394-402
assault on second defense ring, 265-82
attack of 19 April, 184-207
attack of May, 311-60
fall of, 383-402
stalemate before, 360-82
Shuri Heights, 314-18, 323-30, 365
Signal Regiment, 36th, 393
Sinkiewicz, 1st Lt. Walter J., 299-300
Snedeker, Col. Edward W., 451
Snooperscopes, 38-39
Solch, Pfc. Joseph, 118
Solomon Islands, 2
Sound locator sets, 256-57
Sound locator teams, 257
South Pacific, 1-2, 28, 37, 41
South Pacific Force, 23
Southern Attack Force, 25, 29-31, 40, 43
Southwest Pacific Area, 21, 36, 38, 44
Specially Established Infantry Battalion, 50th, 150
Specially Established Regiment, Boeitai, 1st, 94
Spruance, Admiral Raymond A., 23, 46, 66, 359
Spruce Hill, 378
Stare, Lt. Col. Edward W., 115. 124
Stevens, 1st Lt. John M., 232
Stilwell, Gen. Joseph W., 461
Strategic Air Forces, POA, 20
Strategy. See also Tactics.
Allied strategy in the Pacific, 1-7
decision to take the Ryukyus, 4-7
Strawberry Hill, 343
Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, 21
Sugar Hill, 351, 357-59, 365, 377
Sugar Loaf Hill, 313, 317-23, 343, 372-73, 387
Suicide
of Admiral Ota, 433
of General Cho, 470-71
of General Ushijima, 470-71
of Japanese at end of campaign, 465-67
of natives on Kerama Islands, 58
of Okinawans, 415
Suicide boats, 17, 60, 64, 80, 87, 102
Suicide planes, 60, 67, 79, 80, 93, 97-101, 154, 170, 284, 287, 294, 362-64
Sunabe, 10
Supplies
as problem in campaign, 403-12
as problem in proposed second landing, 259-63
movement of to front, 406-10
plans for, 36-39
shortages of, 409-12
unloading, problems of, 405-06
Surrender
of Okinawans, 468
–T–
Tables of Organization, Japanese, 15-16
Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army, 26, 97, 102, 360-61, 473
Tactics
American plan for campaign, 17-34
assault on Japanese caves, 194, 255-57, 441-42, 455-56
defensive vs. offensive, 130, 283, 301-02
in night attacks, 190-93, 333-34, 377-78, 445-47
in pursuit south of Shuri, 422-27, 434-54, 456
issue of second landing, 258-63
Japanese, 19, 67, 92-94, 129, 150-52, 172, 189, 249-53, 392
methods of warfare, 249-57
on Ie Shima, 171
plans for taking Shuri defenses, 103-04, 120, 138, 184-85, 187-89, 208-09, 265-67, 302-03, 30-12, 325
Taira, 141
Tanabaru, 13, 219, 247, 285-86, 294-301
Tanabaru Escarpment, 185, 197-98, 227-28, 234- 35, 247, 299-301
Tanigawa, 1st Lt. Seiji, 107-08
Tank Battalions
Tank Regiment, 27th, 89, 285-86, 293, 302, 344, 348, 393
Tank-infantry team, tactical employment, 111, 204, 255-56
Tanks
American employment, 204, 255-56, 441
Japanese, 92
shortages of, 412
summary of losses, 386-87
Tare Hill, 352
Target information centers, 31
Task Force, Bradford. See Bradford Task Force.
Task Force 51, 23-25, 29, 69, 359
Task Force 58, 23-25, 28, 31, 46-51, 63, 65-66, 69, 75, 96-99
Telegraph Hill, 375
Tenth Army, 17, 40, 56-57, 131, 154, 163, 256, 348, 360, 387, 391-92, 463, 465-67, 471. See also Amphibious Corps, III; Corps, XXIV.
advance inland, 74-77
command and organization, 4, 25-26, 359
coordinated attack on Shuri, 303, 309-11, 317, 325, 332, 343-44, 348
in pursuit south of Shuri, 422-62
mop-up campaign, 471-73
mounting out, 41
responsibility for military government, 35, 417-19
supply problems, 37-38, 80, 403, 405-06. 409-12
tactical plans, 27-28, 32-33, 149, 258-63, 422-23
training and rehearsal, 39-40
Terrain
Kerama Islands, 51-52
Okinawa, 33
Ryukyu Islands, 7-13
Texas, 154
Third Fleet, 44
Thirty-second Army, 113, 269, 275, 428, 436
casualties, 302
command and organization, 15, 84-95
counteroffensives, 130-31, 137, 283-302
disintegration, 455-59, 468-73
evacuation of Shuri, 387-88, 392-94, 422
reorganization, 303-04
strength at beginning of campaign, 85-91
tactical plans, 85-91, 150-52, 189-90
Thomas, Capt. Dallas D., 442
Thompson, Maj. V. H., 438, 443
Three Sisters. See Jane Hill.
Tobaru, 355-56
Tokuno, 45-46
Tombs, use of in Japanese defenses, 9-10, 69, 95, 150, 198, 220
Tombstone Ridge, 111, 126-27, 133, 185, 197-98, 219, 230
Tomigusuki, 433
Tonachi, 7
Tori, 7
Torpedo Maintenance Unit, 37th, 428
Training
of American troops, 39-41
of Japanese troops, 89
Transport Regiment, 24th, 303, 344, 392
Triangulation Hill, 112
Truk, 1
Turkey Hill, 382
Turner, Sgt. R. D., 355
Turner, Vice Admiral Richmond K., 37, 41, 69, 262n, 311, 359
Twentieth Air Force, 21
–U–
Uchitomari, 10, 94, 104-05, 116, 119-21, 124, 137, 184, 190, 250
Udo, Col. Takehiko, 138, 143, 148
Ukuma, 107
Ulithi, 2, 23, 33, 36, 38, 43, 101
Underwater demolition teams, 28, 65, 68, 70, 156
United States Army Forces, POA, 23
Unjo, 77
Unten Ko, 65
Urasoe-Mura, 104
Urasoe-Mura Escarpment, 13, 115, 185-87, 190-91, 193, 197, 202, 204-05, 219, 235, 247, 274, 293
Ushijima, Lt. Gen. Mitsuru, 57, 87, 156, 267, 275, 383, 392, 422-24, 434, 455-58
defense plans and tactics, 93, 103, 129, 303-04, 325, 388, 425, 436-38, 449
quality as leader, 84-85
refusal to surrender, 463
suicide, 470-71
views on aggressive tactics, 130, 283, 301
–V–
Van Vulpen, Capt. John C., 117
–W–
VT fuses. See Proximity fuses.
Wakde, 2
Wallace, Maj. Gen. Fred C., 35, 39
Wallace, Lt. Col. Lee, 271, 439-40
Walsh, 2nd Lt. Donald, 358
Wana Draw, 313, 323, 328-30, 365-66, 396
Wana Ridge, 304, 313, 323, 326-28, 330-32, 365-69, 400
Warner, 2nd Lt. Leonard K., 358
Wart Hill, 339-41
Washnok, Capt. Robert, 440-41
Wasp, 50
Watanabe, Lt. Gen. Masao, 16, 84
Watson, Maj. Gen. Thomas E., 74
Weapons
original equipment of troops, 38
tactical employment, 249-57
Weaver, Maj. Maynard, 445
West Virginia, 75-76
Western Islands Attack Group, 31, 51
Western New Britain, 27
Wewak, 2
Williams, Sgt. Donald B., 355
Winn, Col. W. S., 205, 236, 243
Woodhouse, Lt. Col. Horatio C., 318, 320
–Y–
Yaeju-Dake, 13, 389-92, 422-28, 434-56
Yae-Take, 141-48
Yahagi, 99
Yahara, Col. Hiromichi, 84, 130, 132-33, 283, 301-02, 394
Yakabi, 54
Yap, 3
Yonabaru, 10-13, 16, 34, 93, 102-03, 132, 184, 194, 259, 263, 287, 311, 351, 357, 377-81, 383, 393, 403, 407-09, 412, 428, 436
Yonabaru airfield, 352
Yonagusuku. See Gaja.
Yontan airfield, 10, 16, 32, 44, 74, 80, 94, 97, 101, 130, 148, 255, 287, 360-62, 383, 419-20
Yontan-Zan, 77
Yorktown, 49
Yoron, 7
Yoshida, Lt. Col. Masaru, 131
Yunagusuku, 438
Yuza-Dake, 13, 389, 422-28, 434-56
–Z–
Zama, 85
Zebra Hill, 271, 307-09, 343-46
Zeleski, Pfc. Ignac A., 440