The Japanese retreated to the Kiyan Peninsula at the later stages, and earlier Major General Pedro del Valle had captured the Shuri Castle.
Admiral Seiichi Ito attempted to launch Ten-go sakusen during this battle, but his battleship Yamoto was sunk before it could be accomplished. The Japanese retreated to the Kiyan Peninsula at the later stages, and earlier Major General Pedro del Valle had captured the Shuri Castle. Kamikaze tactics employed by the Japanese caused the greatest casualties in this battle than any other battle of the war. Also known as Operation Iceberg and the Typhoon of Steel, for 10 points, identify this naval battle fought from April 1st to June 23 of 1945 that served as the last stop of Allies island hopping?
Admiral Seiichi Ito attempted to launch Ten-go sakusen during this battle, but his battleship Yamoto was sunk before it could be accomplished.
The Battle of Okinawa