Today we remember those who fought in the Battle of Okinawa, which began on this day in 1945. The last major battle of WWII, it was also the bloodiest of the Pacific campaign. To learn more ➡️ Battle of Okinawa in Color. Tonight at 8PM http://bitly.com/3f6FxYL | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

2.3M views · 16 reactions | Honor the Fallen Yesterday, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers passed away at 95 years old. Joe Hosteen Kellwood, seen here singing the Marines' Hymn in Navajo, served in the 1st Marine Division during WWII and saw battle on Cape Gloucester, Peleliu, and Okinawa. Semper Fidelis, Marine. (Video credit: 12 News Phoenix) | U.S. Marine Corps | Facebook

10K views · 267 reactions | When U.S. troops launched their assault on the Pacific island of Okinawa, they expected a fierce resistance from an entrenched Japanese army. Instead, they encountered only bewildered civilians. Checkout episodes featuring historic battles, today starting at 1 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

1.1M views · 20K reactions | The Battle of Okinawa, code named Operation Iceberg, started April 1, 1945--75 years ago today. It was the largest amphibious assault in World War II’s Pacific Theater with more than 200,000 U.S. service members. More than 12,000 Americans died during the battle. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook