Hagushi

Hagushi

Hagushi beach or Hagushi bay was the primary loading point for American reinforcements during the invasion of Okinawa during World War II.

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* [http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_okinawa.htm HistoryLearning]


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