Okinawa
Region
Largest of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, scene of the last great battle of the Pacific War in 1945 and of US bases since.
Held by
- 1789 – April 27, 1952 Japan
- December 8, 1941 – September 2, 1945 United States Military occupation
- April 28, 1952 – May 14, 1972 United States
- since May 15, 1972 Japan
Events here 1
- April 1 – June 22, 1945 Battle of Okinawa