15K views · 520 reactions | As the deadly Battle in Okinawa rages on, a growing number of U.S. troops begin to go down with what the military calls 'non-battle injuries' and what troops termed the 'Thousand Yard Stare.' Pacific War in Color | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

205K views · 4.5K reactions | As U.S. Marines advanced northward in Okinawa, they approached a craggy mass known as Mount Yae-Take. The battle to capture this remote mountain resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. Battle of Okinawa in Color | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

Today we remember those who fought in the Battle of Okinawa, which began on this day in 1945. The last major battle of WWII, it was also the bloodiest of the Pacific campaign. To learn more ➡️ Battle of Okinawa in Color. Tonight at 8PM http://bitly.com/3f6FxYL | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation