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In this episode of Battleground, Saul and Patrick descend into the brutal depths of the Battle of Okinawa.
Together they examine the strategic brilliance and tragic missteps on both sides, including the immense casualties that led to the deaths of both commanding generals: Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. for the Americans and Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima for the Japanese.
They also take a look at the unprecedented surge in kamikaze attacks, a desperate and devastating tactic employed by the Japanese to repel the Allied invasion fleet.
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Producer: James Hodgson
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In this episode of Battleground, Saul and Patrick descend into the brutal depths of the Battle of Okinawa.
Together they examine the strategic brilliance and tragic missteps on both sides, including the immense casualties that led to the deaths of both commanding generals: Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. for the Americans and Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima for the Japanese.
They also take a look at the unprecedented surge in kamikaze attacks, a desperate and devastating tactic employed by the Japanese to repel the Allied invasion fleet.
We want YOUR input on what we should cover next! Please follow the link below to fill out our poll.
https://forms.gle/DK4RMN3y1ugCXxxN8
If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - [email protected]
Producer: James Hodgson
X (Twitter): @PodBattleground
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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