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World War II veteran from Waterbury recalls 'brutal' experience on Okinawa on anniversary of battle
Although he had close calls, Connecticut World War II veteran Edward J. Apicella Sr. said he survived the hellish battle of Okinawa physically unscathed. But the Waterbury native, his voice breaking ...
‘Frog Fathers’ — the birth of the Navy SEALs and how the Battle of Okinawa shaped them
A group of special operations vets retrace the Battle of Okinawa, following in the footsteps of the forefathers of today’s ...
In remembering Japan's final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace
More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle.
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Ceremony in Japan remembers US airmen executed in WWII — and those who carried it out
Nearly 80 years after they were captured and killed in the final days of World War II, dozens of U.S. airmen were honored ...
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Editorial: Never forget Okinawa's WWII history and the enormous civilian casualties
Okinawa on June 23 observed "Memorial Day," marking the day 80 years ago when organized combat between the then Imperial Japanese military and U.S. fo･･･ ...
Burden of history: Okinawa solemnly marks 80 years since the end of one of the harshest battles of WWII
Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island.