Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences (FJAS)
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): March 2024

Operation Iceberg's Sea Defense Strategy During the Invasion of Okinawa Island in the Pacific War

Patmi, Sri (Unknown)
Prakoso , Lukman Yudho (Unknown)
Alam, Tasdik Mustika (Unknown)
Aliyah, Yurizki (Unknown)
Soemantri, Asep Iwa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the sea defense strategy used in the Iceberg operation to strengthen the defense aspect of the country. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that (1) the naval blockade was an effective strategy in winning the battle on Okinawa Island, (2) the establishment of a sea defense line in operation Iceberg supported the protection of the Allied fleet towards the Ryukyu Islands from attacks by Japanese submarines and enemy warplanes, (3) Marine aircraft were used in operation iceberg to counter the threat of floating glaciers and to monitor the movement of those glaciers,  (4) Cooperation between the Allied fleets of the United States, Great Britain, and Australia in Operation Iceberg was critical to the successful invasion and protecting forces from attacks by the Japanese naval fleet, and (5) Allied forces conducted naval intelligence monitoring around Okinawa Island to monitor the Japanese naval fleet using aerial reconnaissance, radar monitoring, and submarine reconnaissance.

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Journal Info

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fjas

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Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Engineering Social Sciences

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Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences (FJAS) seeks to propose and disseminate the knowledge by publishing original research findings and novelties, review articles and short communications in the wide spectrum of applied sciences. Scope of the journal includes: Biology, chemistry, physics, ...