Operational Perspectives of the Okinawa Campaign (Operation Iceberg)
Abstract
Nearly fifty years ago, a joint and combined task force undertook the largest naval campaign in the Pacific theater--the Okinawa campaign. Only ten to fifteen years ago, our military establishment, civilian and military thinkers, started formulating and espousing the operational level of war and operational art. To paraphrase a wise and astute writer, these are 'new words for an old activity.' The leaders of the past, by their actions and deeds, wrote today's 'new' philosophy, mindset, and doctrines. The planning and associated activities for Operation ICEBERG validates today's concepts and thinking of the operational art. A study of this operation will prove to be both illustrative and enhance the student's understanding of this very important facet of warfare. A study of the Okinawa campaign with regard to fundamentals of the operational art
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 16, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283557
Entities
People
- Richard Zee
Organizations
- Naval War College