Cactus Ridge 1945
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 4 April 1945 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1945 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of Okinawa | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 26.2700, 127.7408 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
In the Battle of Okinawa, Cactus Ridge was the name U.S. forces gave to a rise of land approximately 600 yards (550 m) southeast of Mashiki, Okinawa which commanded much of the ground between Uchitomari and Oyama, both of which lie along Highway No. 1. The defense of Cactus Ridge to the west, and The Pinnacle to the east, marked the start of resistance by Japanese land forces on Okinawa.
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Nearby battles
- Battle of Okinawa 1945 · 36 km
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