As the deadly Battle in Okinawa raged on, a growing number of U.S. troops went down with what the military calls "non-battle injuries" and what troops termed the "Thousand-Yard Stare." 🎥The Pacific War in Color | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

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