19K views · 426 reactions | As the deadly Battle of Okinawa rages on, a growing number of U.S. troops begin to go down with what the military calls "non-battle injuries" and what troops termed the "Thousand Yard Stare." Stream episodes of The Pacific War in Color on Paramount+. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook

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