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Okinawa Island (Japan) --- Japan --- History --- Politics and government

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"Ownership of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea is disputed between China and Japan, though historically the islands have been part of Okinawa, the southernmost islands of the Japanese archipelago. The dispute, which also involves Taiwan, has the potential to be a flashpoint between the two countries if relations become more strained, especially as the exploitation of gas reserves in the adjoining seabed is becoming an increasingly important issue. A key aspect of the dispute is the attitude of the United States, which, surprisingly, has so far refrained from committing itself to supporting the claims of one side or the other, despite its long-standing, strong alliance with Japan. This book charts the development of the Senkaku Islands dispute, and focuses in particular on the negotiations between the United States and Japan prior to the handing back to Japan in 1970 of Okinawa. The book shows how the detailed progress of these negotiations was critical in defining the United States' neutral attitude to the dispute"--

Senkaku Islands --- Okinawa Island (Japan) --- United States --- Japan --- United States --- China

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The Sixth Marine Division holds a unique place in U.S. Marine Corps history, because it was retired after one great battle. The division was formed on Guadalcanal in September 1944, its ranks filled with battle-hardened veterans and untested replacement troops. The Sixth Division fought its only action on the island of Okinawa from April to June 1945 but entered the fight with more combat experience overall than any other Marine division in its initial battle. It disappointed no one. The Okinawa campaign involved eight Army and Marine divisions, but the Sixth captured most of the ground in som

World War, 1939-1945 --- Marines --- Oral history. --- Campaigns --- United States. --- Okinawa Island (Japan) --- History, Military.

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This study explores the planning considerations of the United States military in formulating and implementing policy for the occupation of Okinawa from April 1945 to July 1946. American soldiers, Marines, and sailors on Okinawa encountered not only a Japanese enemy, but a large local population.

Military government --- World War, 1939-1945 --- Japan --- Okinawa Island (Japan) --- History --- Civilization --- Race relations. --- Ethnic relations.

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United States. Marine Corps --- History --- World War --- 1939-1945 --- Campaigns --- Japan --- Okinawa Island --- Okinawa Island (Japan) --- Military