1.1M views · 10K reactions | The Battle of Okinawa, code named Operation Iceberg, started April 1, 1945--75 years ago today. It was the largest amphibious assault in World War II’s Pacific Theater with more than 200,000 U.S. service members. More than 12,000 Americans died during the battle. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

#OnThisDay, the last major battle of #WWII took place on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Called the "Typhoon of Steel," more than 180,000 U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army troops fought to secure victory and a critical position to end the war. #DoDRemembers75 | U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)