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CAF Warbird Tube – The Battle of Okinawa with Christopher Kolakowski

April 14, 2025 • Commemorative Air Force

The Battle of Okinawa, the last major confrontation of World War II, was one of the largest and bloodiest conflicts in the Pacific Theater. In this episode of CAF Warbird Tube, we welcome Christopher Kolakowski, a renowned historian and the Director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, to explore the details of this pivotal battle. From the relentless kamikaze attacks to the fierce ground combat, Kolakowski provides expert insight into the strategies, key moments, and lasting impact of the battle that shaped the war's end in the Pacific. Want to read more from Chris Kolakowski? Check out his book"Tenth Army Commander: The World War II Diary of Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr." You can get it online at https://www.casematepublishers.com/9781636241999/tenth-army-commander/.

Aired on: April 2, 2025
Guest: Christopher Kolakowski
Host: Steve Buss
Produced by: Blaine Seaboalt
Produced by: Commemorative Air Force

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