Soap Land: Area 2, Tsuji District, Naha City is a 3x4 block area within Area 2 consisting of 56 bathhouses. Western boundary of Soap Land is Gas Dori Street and Salada Bowling Alley.Soap Land: Area 2, Tsuji District, Naha City

What army units are in Okinawa?

Major Units Report10th Regional Support Group. Command: Staff Duty. 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery. Command: S-1 OFFICE. 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. Command: S-1. 247th Military Police. 500 Military Intelligence Brigade. 505th Quartermaster Battalion. 78th Signal Battalion. 835th Transportation Battalion.More items

What is the land like in Okinawa?

The two largest islands are Okinawa (465 square miles [1,204 square km]) and Amami Great Island (275 square miles [712 square km]). The larger islands are generally volcanic in origin and have mountainous terrain, while most of the smaller islands are coralline and relatively flat.

Why was Okinawa so bloody?

Some were caught in the cross-fire, killed by American artillery or air attacks, which utilised napalm. Others died of starvation as the Japanese occupying forces stockpiled the islands food supplies. Locals were also pressed into service by the Japanese; used as human shields or suicide attackers.

How many died on Okinawa?

Victory at Okinawa cost more than 49,000 American casualties, including about 12,000 deaths. Among the dead was the Tenth Armys commander, Lieutenant General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., killed on June 18 by a sniper during the final offensive.