Presents a history of Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Highlights the period 1945 through 1992. The book covers the Okinawa war, the post war reconstruction & Okinawa as it is today. The author is Dr. Armando Sanchez, lecturer with Central Texas College overseas programs. Dr. Sanchez has lived in Okinawa approximately 28 years & previously was Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, Marine Corps Bases, Japan. He is a native son of Los Angeles, California. Among the many stated topics are: The prior U.S. administration of ...
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Presents a history of Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Highlights the period 1945 through 1992. The book covers the Okinawa war, the post war reconstruction & Okinawa as it is today. The author is Dr. Armando Sanchez, lecturer with Central Texas College overseas programs. Dr. Sanchez has lived in Okinawa approximately 28 years & previously was Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Logistics, Marine Corps Bases, Japan. He is a native son of Los Angeles, California. Among the many stated topics are: The prior U.S. administration of Okinawa, Okinawan politics, the daily accomplishments of the Americans & indigenous inhabitants, how the Japanese & Americans have worked to make Okinawa a strategic military outpost in the Far East, & how the island has become a tourist paradise. This is a great book for those that have previously been there as it will bring back memories of days spent on the island. They will discover how Okinawa has changed. An enlightening reading experience awaits those that have never been to it. Among many items presented is how the beauty of Okinawa has captured the hearts of many. Military veterans, & civilians will enjoy this book. Overall good reading. Very informative.
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