What was Operation Iceberg?

Operation Iceberg was the code name for the World War II battle for the island of Okinawa, which involved a significant amphibious assault launched by Allied forces. This operation, conducted in April 1945, marked one of the largest and bloodiest land-sea-air battles in the Pacific theater. The objective was to capture Okinawa, which would provide a base for the anticipated invasion of the Japanese home islands. The operation not only involved a substantial naval fleet supporting ground troops but also included extensive air cover and bombardments aimed at facilitating the landing of forces and maintaining control over the strategic area. The successful execution of this amphibious assault was instrumental in shaping the latter stages of the war in the Pacific.