RARE! WWII 1945 D-Day Okinawa Japanese Defenses Hagushi USMC Army Beach Sectors

Description: Comes with hand-signed C.O.A. *SHOWS ALL OF THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA D-DAY INVASION HAGUSHI BEACHHEAD SECTORS, YONTAN AIRFIELD, KADENA AIRFIELD, CHATAN, ETC. This extraordinary and museum-grade artifact is an original 1945-dated Battle of Okinawa (Operation Iceberg) CONFIDENTIAL combat map, a rare and highly significant piece of World War II history. Dated February 28, 1945, this invasion map was created just one month before the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific Theater on April 1, 1945. It was meticulously prepared with the latest U.S. military intelligence on Japanese defenses and fortifications, as compiled by the Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet Headquarters (CINCPAC). Marked CONFIDENTIAL, this map provided vital strategic information and was produced in very limited quantities, specifically for use by ground units of the Tenth Army’s III Amphibious Corps (1st, 2nd, and 6th Marine Divisions) and XXIV Corps (7th, 27th, 77th, and 96th Infantry Divisions). Titled “DEFENSE INSTALLATIONS – SOUTHERN OKINAWA SHIMA, this D-Day invasion map details the beachhead sectors along the Hagushi beaches, which served as the primary landing zones for over 60,000 U.S. troops. Each sector was strategically divided and assigned to specific units: Northern Beaches(U.S. Marine Corps): Red Beach: Positioned north of the Bisha Gawa River. Green Beach: Located just south of Red Beach. Central Beaches(U.S. Army): Yellow Beach: Situated along the central Hagushi area. Blue Beach: Just south of Yellow Beach. Southern Beaches(Shared between Marines and Army): Purple Beach: Located south of Blue Beach, near the approach to Naha. These landing zones were meticulously chosen for their flat terrain and strategic proximity to critical inland objectives. Their capture was pivotal to the operation’s success and marked the beginning of what would become the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater, characterized by intense resistance from Japanese forces. This map not only contains all of the delineated the amphibious landing zones but also provided U.S. Army and Marine Corps units with the most current intelligence on Japanese defensive positions, including known fortifications, emplacements, command posts, and other critical installations. It was a crucial tool in the planning and execution of the operation, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the tactical considerations of one of the most significant battles of World War II. This artifact represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history tied directly to the Battle of Okinawa, a turning point that paved the way for the Allied victory in the Pacific. Its CONFIDENTIAL designation, historical significance, and connection to both the planning and execution of this monumental invasion make it an invaluable piece for collectors, historians, and museums alike.

Price: 7500 USD

Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona

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