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Okinawa Beach Assault Recalled in 1963 News Pieces
Syracuse Herald Journal recounts a World War II style mock landing near Okinawa during a 1963 exercise featuring about 2000 infantry at dawn, naval cover from Juneau and Princeton, and air support by carrier planes. Local residents and veterans, including families in Syracuse, observed the staged invasion with emphasis on gear, tactics, and the emotional impact on participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ight Ser
Juneau
Princeton
Nana
Okinawa
Ryukyuan Island
Syracuse Herald
Foroa
Ailea
D. Gorton
Flainville
Mass
Gorton
Grandma
Moses
Syracuse
Mora
Cicero
Ublice A
Fred
Bolton
Andlerick
J. Osborne
Benes
William Dr. Osborne
Woodbine
Richards Army Citadel
J. Pelerine
I. State Sk
Floc Jam
James B. Race
Houk
John Osberg
St. Corp
Lawrence E. Torsler
Berths
Seltzer
Harriet
Louk