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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,567 --> 00:00:11,410 This is a film based on historical facts. However, some fictional characters and situations were added for dramatic purposes. 2 00:00:13,579 --> 00:00:23,130 The Toho Co., Ltd. 3 00:00:31,305 --> 00:00:32,098 August 7th, 1942. 4 00:00:32,098 --> 00:00:34,558 AUGUST, 1942 August 7th, 1942. 5 00:00:34,558 --> 00:00:35,601 August 7th, 1942. 6 00:00:35,893 --> 00:00:41,148 The U.S. Military dispatches a large naval fleet to assault Guadalcanal. 7 00:00:41,357 --> 00:00:45,611 This marked the start of the U.S. Military's Pacific counteroffensive. 8 00:00:48,614 --> 00:00:51,283 Guadalcanal was to be defended to the death! 9 00:00:52,910 --> 00:00:54,745 After six months of deadly battle... 10 00:00:54,829 --> 00:01:00,209 ...the ammunition and food supplies of the Japanese garrison were exhausted. 11 00:01:00,459 --> 00:01:07,550 Suffering from starvation, wounds, malaria and amoebic dysentery... 12 00:01:07,842 --> 00:01:11,262 ...they were finally vanquished. 13 00:01:11,554 --> 00:01:14,098 The U.S. Military counteroffensive that conquered Guadalcanal... 14 00:01:14,306 --> 00:01:17,685 ...spread from island to island like an avalanche: 15 00:01:17,977 --> 00:01:20,604 Bougainville, the Bismarck Archipelago... 16 00:01:21,147 --> 00:01:25,651 ...New Guinea, Makin, Tarawa... 17 00:01:25,901 --> 00:01:27,778 ...and finally, in 1944, on July 7th... 18 00:01:27,778 --> 00:01:30,406 JULY, 1944 ...and finally, in 1944, on July 7th... 19 00:01:30,406 --> 00:01:30,990 ...and finally, in 1944, on July 7th... 20 00:01:31,282 --> 00:01:33,576 "Gyokusai:" honorable death rather than surrender, either by fighting to the death, or suicide. ...the defenders of Saipan chose the path of "gyokusai." 21 00:01:33,576 --> 00:01:33,743 "Gyokusai:" honorable death rather than surrender, either by fighting to the death, or suicide. 22 00:01:33,743 --> 00:01:33,826 "Gyokusai:" honorable death rather than surrender, either by fighting to the death, or suicide. ICHIGAYA HEADQUARTERS 23 00:01:33,826 --> 00:01:36,746 "Gyokusai:" honorable death rather than surrender, either by fighting to the death, or suicide. ICHIGAYA HEADQUARTERS The Americans were holding a dagger to the throat of Japan. 24 00:01:36,746 --> 00:01:38,056 "Gyokusai:" honorable death rather than surrender, either by fighting to the death, or suicide. The Americans were holding a dagger to the throat of Japan. 25 00:01:38,080 --> 00:01:38,122 Imperial Army Headquarters... 26 00:01:38,122 --> 00:01:39,665 WAR ROOM Imperial Army Headquarters... 27 00:01:39,665 --> 00:01:39,707 WAR ROOM 28 00:01:39,707 --> 00:01:40,583 WAR ROOM ...struggled to predict the next American move. 29 00:01:40,583 --> 00:01:43,085 ...struggled to predict the next American move. 30 00:01:43,461 --> 00:01:45,689 Would they bypass Iwo Jima and head straight for mainland Japan? 31 00:01:45,713 --> 00:01:48,507 Or would they cut across the East China Sea and invade China? 32 00:01:48,674 --> 00:01:51,635 Perhaps it'll be Taiwan, or maybe Okinawa? 33 00:01:51,802 --> 00:01:56,140 No matter what, we cannot let the enemy get any closer. 34 00:01:56,223 --> 00:01:59,560 No matter how much we bleed, no matter how much sacrifice it takes... 35 00:01:59,685 --> 00:02:01,562 ...we must hold them south of Okinawa. 36 00:02:01,729 --> 00:02:04,774 About three months before, Headquarters had reinforced the defenses of the... 37 00:02:04,857 --> 00:02:10,362 ...southwestern islands, and deployed the 32nd Army to Okinawa. 38 00:02:11,864 --> 00:02:14,825 The 32nd was commanded by Lt. General Watanabe. 39 00:02:15,075 --> 00:02:19,914 The basic strategy was to use the 32nd to... 40 00:02:20,039 --> 00:02:23,239 ...secure the airfields, so that the enemy could be attacked at sea from the air. 41 00:02:23,334 --> 00:02:28,506 Okinawa, therefore, was to become a giant aircraft carrier. 42 00:02:28,672 --> 00:02:28,756 Iwo Jima Island 43 00:02:28,756 --> 00:02:31,425 Iwo Jima Island Iwo Jima Island had ideal terrain. 44 00:02:31,425 --> 00:02:31,509 Iwo Jima Island 45 00:02:31,509 --> 00:02:35,137 Iwo Jima Island Three airfields were to be built in the east, center and west of the island. 46 00:02:35,387 --> 00:02:41,101 The main island of Okinawa was also to have three airfields, in the north, center and south. 47 00:02:41,227 --> 00:02:46,690 However, despite the tireless efforts of the military, local government, and civilians... 48 00:02:46,774 --> 00:02:51,487 ...little progress was made toward their planned completion by July. 49 00:02:51,570 --> 00:02:54,990 It was about that time that the sad news of the fall of Saipan was announced. 50 00:02:55,199 --> 00:02:58,786 The enemy will undoubtedly land on this island as well. 51 00:02:58,869 --> 00:03:05,334 Now is the time for the military and civilians to unite against the enemy. 52 00:03:05,626 --> 00:03:08,671 NAHA TOWN HALL Army Commander Watanabe roamed the island, 53 00:03:08,671 --> 00:03:08,838 Army Commander Watanabe roamed the island, 54 00:03:08,921 --> 00:03:11,298 delivering blunt assessments of the situation... 55 00:03:11,423 --> 00:03:13,509 ...in an attempt to galvanize the people. 56 00:03:13,634 --> 00:03:19,098 But instead they aroused feelings of anxiety and fear. 57 00:03:19,348 --> 00:03:24,270 The Army was a sham, consisting of a few officers and construction workers. 58 00:03:24,520 --> 00:03:27,481 The 32nd Army had a head, but no limbs... 59 00:03:27,690 --> 00:03:30,359 ...so how could it possibly protect Okinawa? 60 00:03:30,568 --> 00:03:38,284 When the time comes, let all civilians unite with the Army in embracing fate... 61 00:03:38,409 --> 00:03:41,287 ...and be prepared to die an honorable death! 62 00:03:42,621 --> 00:03:50,296 BATTLE OF OKINAWA A Tempestuous Chronicle of the Showa Period 63 00:04:24,413 --> 00:04:27,708 Directed by Okamoto Kihachi 64 00:04:32,129 --> 00:04:35,841 After the annihilation of Saipan, despite dwindling resources... 65 00:04:35,966 --> 00:04:41,096 ...Imperial Headquarters took great pains to rush reinforcements to Okinawa. 66 00:04:41,347 --> 00:04:43,015 The first group, the 9th Division from Northern Manchuria, 67 00:04:43,015 --> 00:04:44,892 9TH DIVISION The first group, the 9th Division from Northern Manchuria, 68 00:04:44,892 --> 00:04:44,934 9TH DIVISION 69 00:04:44,934 --> 00:04:45,726 9TH DIVISION arrived on July 11th. 70 00:04:45,726 --> 00:04:46,769 arrived on July 11th. 71 00:04:48,604 --> 00:04:51,690 Subsequently, the 24th Division, also from Northern Manchuria, 72 00:04:51,690 --> 00:04:53,359 24TH DIVISION Subsequently, the 24th Division, also from Northern Manchuria, 73 00:04:53,359 --> 00:04:53,400 24TH DIVISION 74 00:04:53,400 --> 00:04:54,568 24TH DIVISION arrived on July 18th. 75 00:04:54,568 --> 00:04:55,568 arrived on July 18th. 76 00:04:57,696 --> 00:05:02,117 On August 8th, Imperial Headquarters made some command changes. 77 00:05:02,201 --> 00:05:05,955 To replace Lt. General Watanabe... 78 00:05:06,121 --> 00:05:07,206 who was suffering from battle fatigue... 79 00:05:07,206 --> 00:05:08,332 LT. GENERAL USHIJIMA who was suffering from battle fatigue... 80 00:05:08,332 --> 00:05:08,415 LT. GENERAL USHIJIMA 81 00:05:08,415 --> 00:05:10,042 LT. GENERAL USHIJIMA ...the head of the Military Academy, 82 00:05:10,042 --> 00:05:10,125 LT. GENERAL USHIJIMA 83 00:05:10,125 --> 00:05:13,462 Lt. General Ushijima, was made 32nd Army Commander. 84 00:05:13,629 --> 00:05:16,882 During the Manchurian campaign, he was nicknamed the "Merciless Brigadier." 85 00:05:17,216 --> 00:05:17,299 The Army Minister agrees that... 86 00:05:17,299 --> 00:05:19,718 CHIEF OF STAFF UMEZU The Army Minister agrees that... 87 00:05:19,718 --> 00:05:19,843 CHIEF OF STAFF UMEZU 88 00:05:19,843 --> 00:05:20,594 CHIEF OF STAFF UMEZU ...only Ushijima can be trusted... 89 00:05:20,594 --> 00:05:22,137 ...only Ushijima can be trusted... 90 00:05:22,221 --> 00:05:25,057 with the task of defending Okinawa. 91 00:05:25,432 --> 00:05:27,226 CHIEF OF OPERATIONS SANADA Please tell me... 92 00:05:27,226 --> 00:05:27,393 CHIEF OF OPERATIONS SANADA 93 00:05:27,393 --> 00:05:28,560 CHIEF OF OPERATIONS SANADA ...if there is anything that we at Imperial Headquarters can do. 94 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:30,413 ...if there is anything that we at Imperial Headquarters can do. 95 00:05:30,437 --> 00:05:33,399 We will get you whatever we can, be it men or munitions. 96 00:05:35,901 --> 00:05:37,611 I'll be on my way. 97 00:05:38,654 --> 00:05:44,702 Gyokusai... Please, let there be no gyokusai. 98 00:05:44,827 --> 00:05:47,538 For the sake of the nation, you must hold out as long as possible. 99 00:05:47,705 --> 00:05:53,043 Well, I think that tenaciousness is my one virtue. 100 00:05:53,127 --> 00:05:54,127 Farewell. 101 00:05:54,169 --> 00:05:57,423 DEPUTY OF OPERATIONS HATTORI 102 00:05:58,841 --> 00:06:00,801 Sir! 103 00:06:07,975 --> 00:06:11,103 32ND ARMY HEADQUARTERS 104 00:06:16,567 --> 00:06:22,239 August 10th: Lt. General Ushijima arrives to take command. 105 00:06:27,828 --> 00:06:27,870 His Chief of Staff, 106 00:06:27,870 --> 00:06:28,829 CHO ISAMU His Chief of Staff, 107 00:06:28,829 --> 00:06:28,912 CHO ISAMU 108 00:06:28,912 --> 00:06:31,123 CHO ISAMU Major General Cho Isamu, was known to be open-minded. 109 00:06:31,123 --> 00:06:31,248 Major General Cho Isamu, was known to be open-minded. 110 00:06:31,498 --> 00:06:34,960 In the Army he was famous for his "can-do" attitude. 111 00:06:38,797 --> 00:06:39,298 Colonel Yahara Hiromichi, the Senior Staff Officer... 112 00:06:39,298 --> 00:06:41,508 YAHARA HIROMICHI Colonel Yahara Hiromichi, the Senior Staff Officer... 113 00:06:41,508 --> 00:06:41,633 YAHARA HIROMICHI 114 00:06:41,633 --> 00:06:42,843 YAHARA HIROMICHI ...graduated from Army University on an Imperial scholarship... 115 00:06:42,843 --> 00:06:44,154 ...graduated from Army University on an Imperial scholarship... 116 00:06:44,178 --> 00:06:47,056 ...and had been sent to the United States to continue his education. 117 00:06:47,139 --> 00:06:47,222 The 62nd Division from Northern China... 118 00:06:47,222 --> 00:06:49,933 62ND DIVISION The 62nd Division from Northern China... 119 00:06:49,933 --> 00:06:50,017 62ND DIVISION 120 00:06:50,017 --> 00:06:50,225 62ND DIVISION ...was the last to be deployed in Okinawa. 121 00:06:50,225 --> 00:06:52,519 ...was the last to be deployed in Okinawa. 122 00:06:52,770 --> 00:06:57,941 They joined the 9th Division, the 24th Division, the 44th Independent Brigade... 123 00:06:58,067 --> 00:07:01,528 ...a Tank Corps, an Artillery Regiment, and a Naval Infantry Unit. 124 00:07:01,653 --> 00:07:04,573 In all, about 100,000 soldiers were ready for battle. 125 00:07:04,990 --> 00:07:06,658 They look strong, don't they? 126 00:07:06,825 --> 00:07:07,451 Eh? 127 00:07:07,493 --> 00:07:11,288 I'll bet the mainland soldiers are tough'. 128 00:07:11,455 --> 00:07:13,373 Yeah... 129 00:07:13,665 --> 00:07:14,041 TSUJICHO RED-LIGHT DISTRICT 130 00:07:14,041 --> 00:07:16,168 TSUJICHO RED-LIGHT DISTRICT Come over here! 131 00:07:16,168 --> 00:07:18,212 Come over here! 132 00:07:22,633 --> 00:07:25,469 Come see me tonight! I'll keep my bed warm for you! 133 00:07:28,263 --> 00:07:30,933 The Americans would be stopped at Okinawa! 134 00:07:31,016 --> 00:07:34,978 Such was the boast of the military, and the people believed it. 135 00:07:35,104 --> 00:07:38,315 Indeed, they could not help but believe it... 136 00:07:38,398 --> 00:07:42,194 ...for they had never before seen such an overwhelming display of military might. 137 00:07:48,575 --> 00:07:52,037 Just give me a minute, okay? 138 00:07:53,288 --> 00:07:57,209 The 24th Division and a unit from the Artillery Regiment will go to Nakagami. 139 00:07:57,334 --> 00:08:01,004 The 9th Division and the core of the Artillery Regiment will be based at Shimajiri. 140 00:08:01,130 --> 00:08:03,799 The 62nd Division will be deployed between them. 141 00:08:03,924 --> 00:08:06,677 This means that, no matter where the enemy lands... 142 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:09,471 ...whether it's the eastern or western shore... 143 00:08:09,555 --> 00:08:12,224 ...these divisions will attack on the first night... 144 00:08:12,349 --> 00:08:15,069 ...and then, by the second night, we can pound them with 400 cannons. 145 00:08:15,144 --> 00:08:17,980 After bombarding them, we'll launch a general offensive... 146 00:08:18,063 --> 00:08:20,566 ...and thoroughly crush them on the beaches. 147 00:08:21,650 --> 00:08:26,196 I believe the enemy may eventually deploy five or six, maybe up to ten divisions. 148 00:08:26,321 --> 00:08:27,841 But what if they land them all at once? 149 00:08:27,865 --> 00:08:31,034 The outcome will then depend on how we array our forces. 150 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:33,495 My idea is that we fight them in the caves. 151 00:08:33,662 --> 00:08:34,662 Caves? 152 00:08:34,705 --> 00:08:36,039 Yes, sir. 153 00:08:36,165 --> 00:08:43,589 The coral reefs of Okinawa, particularly those in the south, contain a multitude of caves. 154 00:08:43,672 --> 00:08:48,177 We should take advantage of them, and build a huge underground fortress. 155 00:08:48,260 --> 00:08:52,347 Coral is something like chalk, so it can withstand one-ton bombs. 156 00:08:52,598 --> 00:08:54,224 Here in Mabuni we have a perfect example. 157 00:08:54,224 --> 00:08:54,391 MABUNI Here in Mabuni we have a perfect example. 158 00:08:54,391 --> 00:08:54,474 MABUNI 159 00:08:54,474 --> 00:08:56,101 MABUNI I estimate that these caves... 160 00:08:56,101 --> 00:08:56,143 MABUNI 161 00:08:56,143 --> 00:08:56,560 MABUNI ...could easily hold an entire division. 162 00:08:56,560 --> 00:08:58,437 ...could easily hold an entire division. 163 00:08:58,770 --> 00:09:00,814 Really... 164 00:09:00,939 --> 00:09:02,816 ...an entire division? 165 00:09:13,619 --> 00:09:15,537 CENTRAL AIRFIELDS 166 00:09:16,455 --> 00:09:20,834 But Imperial Headquarters wants Okinawa to be an air-base. 167 00:09:21,043 --> 00:09:23,921 When the U.S. Forces landed on Saipan... 168 00:09:24,004 --> 00:09:27,466 ...we launched a general offensive using all our airborne assets. 169 00:09:27,549 --> 00:09:31,345 But we suffered a fatal blow, and were utterly crushed. 170 00:09:31,470 --> 00:09:33,513 So I don't understand what Headquarters is thinking. 171 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:36,516 In response to the fall of Saipan, the Government... 172 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:39,394 ...ordered Okinawa's elderly, women and children to evacuate. 173 00:09:39,728 --> 00:09:41,688 Yumi! Yumi! 174 00:09:43,440 --> 00:09:45,400 Ken... 175 00:09:46,818 --> 00:09:48,987 Don't let those mainland brats beat you up. Be tough. 176 00:09:49,154 --> 00:09:52,699 Yeah. Dad, you're a Japanese too. You tough it out as well! 177 00:09:52,908 --> 00:09:53,492 Yeah... 178 00:09:53,659 --> 00:09:58,997 On the night of August 21st, the Tsushima- maru, carrying 700 school children... 179 00:09:59,081 --> 00:10:03,543 ...headed to Kyushu, along with two other ships and an escort ship. 180 00:10:03,794 --> 00:10:09,967 There is a possibility that we might encounter an enemy submarine... 181 00:10:10,050 --> 00:10:15,138 ...so while we are sailing, you must obey the orders of the Captain! 182 00:10:15,347 --> 00:10:17,307 Yes, sir! 183 00:10:17,516 --> 00:10:21,520 You must never come out on deck during daytime! 184 00:10:21,728 --> 00:10:23,021 Yes, sir! 185 00:10:23,188 --> 00:10:27,985 No tossing trash into the ocean! 186 00:10:28,151 --> 00:10:30,487 Yes, sir! 187 00:10:30,779 --> 00:10:36,493 Around 10:00 PM on the 22nd, the engine of the Tsushima-maru broke down. 188 00:10:36,618 --> 00:10:38,578 It lagged behind the two other ships... 189 00:10:38,704 --> 00:10:41,456 ...and drifted near Akuseki Island in the Tokara Archipelago. 190 00:10:46,545 --> 00:10:48,964 OKINAWA PREFECTURAL OFFICE 191 00:10:50,674 --> 00:10:51,925 HEAD OF PREFECTURE IZUMI 192 00:10:51,925 --> 00:10:52,718 HEAD OF PREFECTURE IZUMI - Good morning. - Good morning. 193 00:10:52,718 --> 00:10:53,918 - Good morning. - Good morning. 194 00:10:58,849 --> 00:11:04,104 It's been my opinion from the start that maybe we shouldn't... 195 00:11:04,229 --> 00:11:07,274 ...no, that we must not evacuate. 196 00:11:07,399 --> 00:11:12,612 I don't want another tragedy like the Tsushima-maru. 197 00:11:12,738 --> 00:11:18,160 Okinawa is guarded by 100,000 soldiers of the Imperial Army. 198 00:11:18,243 --> 00:11:23,707 And why would the enemy attack our little island anyway? 199 00:11:23,832 --> 00:11:28,628 So how can the civilian population support the troops? 200 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:32,507 The elderly, the young, men, and women? 201 00:11:39,931 --> 00:11:44,144 Imperial Headquarters could no longer stand by... 202 00:11:44,269 --> 00:11:48,190 ...while all the garrison's efforts were spent on the construction of the fortresses... 203 00:11:48,315 --> 00:11:51,818 ...and so, on September 14th, they dispatched Air Force Staff Officer Lt. Colonel Kamai. 204 00:11:52,069 --> 00:11:54,780 STAFF OFFICER KAMAI Kamai was an expert in the construction of airfields. 205 00:11:54,780 --> 00:11:56,900 Kamai was an expert in the construction of airfields. 206 00:11:57,783 --> 00:11:59,785 This is an order! 207 00:12:01,661 --> 00:12:05,248 "Devote your full attention to the completion of the airfields by the end of September." 208 00:12:05,374 --> 00:12:09,628 "You are personally responsible for the completion of this work." 209 00:12:14,174 --> 00:12:16,652 By order of Imperial Headquarters, the 32nd Army will temporarily... 210 00:12:16,676 --> 00:12:20,639 ...cease construction of the fortresses, and instead build the airfields. 211 00:12:23,350 --> 00:12:26,103 Can I depend on you to carry out this task?! 212 00:12:27,437 --> 00:12:29,981 It shall be as you command! 213 00:12:30,232 --> 00:12:38,448 Huh? So now we stop digging and start leveling, is that it? Whatever... 214 00:12:54,047 --> 00:12:55,924 Under the direction of Staff Officer Kamai... 215 00:12:56,007 --> 00:12:58,486 ...construction proceeded without breaks for sleep or rest, with the result that... 216 00:12:58,510 --> 00:13:04,182 ...the 32nd Army completed the airfields in only ten days. 217 00:13:04,474 --> 00:13:11,022 On October 3rd, Commander in Chief of the Pacific fleet, Admiral Nimitz... 218 00:13:11,148 --> 00:13:16,069 ...received orders from the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff... 219 00:13:16,194 --> 00:13:18,697 ...to occupy Okinawa by March 1st, 1945. 220 00:13:20,323 --> 00:13:25,954 Stealthily steaming towards Okinawa, the U.S. prepared to launch Operation Iceberg. 221 00:13:29,916 --> 00:13:35,589 Early on October 10th, a swarm of enemy airplanes descended upon Okinawa. 222 00:13:35,714 --> 00:13:40,010 The first wave of 240 aircraft destroyed the newly completed airfields. 223 00:13:40,135 --> 00:13:43,388 The second wave of 220 planes sunk many ships. 224 00:13:43,513 --> 00:13:47,184 The third wave, 140 strong, destroyed the ports. 225 00:13:47,476 --> 00:13:50,979 The fourth wave sent 130 planes against Naha City... 226 00:13:51,062 --> 00:13:55,567 ...almost instantly setting most of the city on fire. 227 00:13:55,817 --> 00:13:58,570 The Prefectural Office was the only building to survive intact. 228 00:14:15,754 --> 00:14:19,341 "Barber Wanted. Apply at Headquarters." 229 00:14:22,219 --> 00:14:27,182 The planes that raided Okinawa were part of Vice Admiral "Bull" Halsey's Third Fleet. 230 00:14:27,557 --> 00:14:30,644 After attacking Okinawa, "Bull" continued south... 231 00:14:30,936 --> 00:14:35,565 ...to bomb the airfields of Luzon... 232 00:14:35,774 --> 00:14:38,318 ...and attack Taiwan. 233 00:14:38,485 --> 00:14:44,574 When informed of this, the Naval Air Corps flew 500 aircraft to Taiwan. 234 00:14:45,659 --> 00:14:52,165 "Our Air Corps has destroyed the enemy fleet..." 235 00:14:52,415 --> 00:14:52,457 "Heroic Annihilation of Enemy Fleet" 236 00:14:52,457 --> 00:14:58,380 "Heroic Annihilation of Enemy Fleet" A great victory was announced. The people leaped to their feet in joy. 237 00:14:58,588 --> 00:15:01,675 "The Battle Will Continue" However, these reports were in error. 238 00:15:01,675 --> 00:15:01,758 "The Battle Will Continue" 239 00:15:01,758 --> 00:15:05,929 "The Battle Will Continue" Soon, a reconnaissance plane discovered that Halsey's fleet was intact. 240 00:15:06,137 --> 00:15:11,977 But by this time, Imperial Headquarters had already set plans in motion. 241 00:15:12,102 --> 00:15:14,229 Thinking that the enemy had been seriously weakened... 242 00:15:14,312 --> 00:15:17,041 ...they believed that it would be possible to hold the island of Leyte. 243 00:15:17,065 --> 00:15:23,697 Three divisions from Taiwan, and one from Shanghai, were rushed to the Philippines. 244 00:15:23,989 --> 00:15:29,494 But this meant that new troops would have to be sent to reinforce Taiwan. 245 00:15:31,329 --> 00:15:33,373 NOVEMBER 4TH 246 00:15:37,586 --> 00:15:41,423 Good, quite good. With this kind of firepower... 247 00:15:41,506 --> 00:15:44,217 ...we'll be able to crush the enemy as soon as they come ashore. 248 00:15:44,384 --> 00:15:47,470 And while they're getting shelled, the "blue frogs" of Kerama will thrust... 249 00:15:47,596 --> 00:15:49,476 ...at the sterns and bottoms of the enemy ships. 250 00:15:49,723 --> 00:15:55,562 The Kerama Islands are located 35 kilometers from Naha. 251 00:15:55,812 --> 00:16:02,193 "Blue Frogs" were one-man plywood boats capable of reaching 20 knots. 252 00:16:02,319 --> 00:16:07,282 These suicide weapons were powered by car engines, and crammed full of explosives. 253 00:16:07,490 --> 00:16:10,160 The first squadron was based at Zamasu Island. 254 00:16:10,285 --> 00:16:13,079 The second squadron was based at Aka and Kerama Islands. 255 00:16:13,204 --> 00:16:15,790 The third squadron was located on Tokashiki Island. 256 00:16:15,915 --> 00:16:20,462 Each squadron had 100 carefully hidden Blue Frogs, ready to strike. 257 00:16:23,715 --> 00:16:28,970 The Keramas are hilly, so the enemy will probably bypass them and land on lye. 258 00:16:29,054 --> 00:16:33,099 With that as a foothold, they'll try to establish a beachhead on the Kadena Coast. 259 00:16:33,266 --> 00:16:37,103 Yahara, when do you think the enemy will land? 260 00:16:37,270 --> 00:16:42,025 Well... Next year, when the cherry blossoms bloom. 261 00:16:42,192 --> 00:16:47,280 Good. That's the right attitude. By the time the blossoms wither... 262 00:16:47,405 --> 00:16:51,534 ...we'll have chased every single enemy ship back to the East China Sea. 263 00:16:57,666 --> 00:16:59,084 STAFF OFFICER YAKUMARU 264 00:16:59,084 --> 00:17:01,002 STAFF OFFICER YAKUMARU I have a telegram from Colonel Hattori to Colonel Yahara. 265 00:17:01,002 --> 00:17:03,283 I have a telegram from Colonel Hattori to Colonel Yahara. 266 00:17:05,173 --> 00:17:10,470 "Select a division from the 32nd Army for redeployment to Taiwan." 267 00:17:10,595 --> 00:17:16,726 "There will be a meeting in Taipei to discuss the details of the troop movement." 268 00:17:16,893 --> 00:17:18,853 What's that all about? 269 00:17:19,020 --> 00:17:21,981 It's to fill the hole left by the troops that were sent to Leyte. 270 00:17:23,441 --> 00:17:25,694 Assholes! 271 00:17:25,777 --> 00:17:28,655 How can they do this to Okinawa... and to me?! 272 00:17:28,822 --> 00:17:31,032 Should we go to Taipei? 273 00:17:31,199 --> 00:17:34,202 That's where the meeting is, so we have no choice. 274 00:17:34,327 --> 00:17:38,289 The 32nd Army is part of the Taiwan Command. 275 00:17:38,456 --> 00:17:40,750 General, what should we do? Should we ignore this? 276 00:17:40,917 --> 00:17:44,879 No, we have to go. We'll go and tell them what we think. 277 00:17:45,171 --> 00:17:47,131 TAIPEI Considering the overall military situation, 278 00:17:47,215 --> 00:17:50,611 one cannot understate the strategic value... of the Philippine Islands, and we therefore suggest that... 279 00:17:50,635 --> 00:17:53,715 ...you reconsider its importance, and that of the other south-western islands. 280 00:17:53,763 --> 00:18:00,729 We understand why the core of the 32nd has been redeployed. 281 00:18:00,937 --> 00:18:07,527 Simply put, they bluntly stated that if the Philippines were so important... 282 00:18:07,610 --> 00:18:11,406 ...then the entire 32nd Army should be stationed there. 283 00:18:13,616 --> 00:18:18,580 Our thinking regarding the 32nd should be clear from this written opinion. 284 00:18:18,705 --> 00:18:24,669 I was ordered to add nothing so I will say no more. 285 00:18:37,307 --> 00:18:41,269 COMMANDER ANDO 286 00:18:41,519 --> 00:18:44,814 The Taiwan conference ended without a decision, in a haze of ambiguity. 287 00:18:46,441 --> 00:18:48,651 NOVEMBER 13TH 288 00:18:52,197 --> 00:18:55,241 But the ambiguity was resolved... 289 00:18:55,366 --> 00:18:58,661 ...when the 32nd received a telegram from Imperial Headquarters. 290 00:18:58,953 --> 00:19:07,295 "The best divisions of the Okinawa garrison will be redeployed. 291 00:19:07,378 --> 00:19:12,342 "Their Commander will select the troops to be transferred"? 292 00:19:15,386 --> 00:19:18,223 This is outrageous! 293 00:19:18,348 --> 00:19:21,309 Those Headquarters guys don't understand anything! 294 00:19:22,769 --> 00:19:25,897 If they steal our best men, what will become of us? 295 00:19:26,022 --> 00:19:28,608 All our plans will come to nothing. General! 296 00:19:28,775 --> 00:19:32,320 It's an order. It is our duty to obey orders. 297 00:19:35,281 --> 00:19:35,365 Because of our soldiers, we can go to school today 298 00:19:35,365 --> 00:19:37,951 9TH DIVISION Because of our soldiers, we can go to school today 299 00:19:37,951 --> 00:19:43,832 Because of our soldiers, we can go to school today 300 00:19:43,915 --> 00:19:53,914 It's because of our soldiers, who fight for our country, for our country! 301 00:19:55,552 --> 00:19:57,178 "Barber Wanted. Apply at Headquarters." It's because of our soldiers, who fight for our country, for our country! 302 00:19:57,178 --> 00:19:57,262 It's because of our soldiers, who fight for our country, for our country! 303 00:19:57,762 --> 00:20:02,809 On December 24th, Governor Izumi headed to the mainland on official business. 304 00:20:05,854 --> 00:20:07,689 Well, I'll be back as soon as I can. 305 00:20:07,856 --> 00:20:10,733 Have a safe trip. 306 00:20:10,900 --> 00:20:15,446 However, the Governor was fated never to return to Okinawa. 307 00:20:24,122 --> 00:20:25,915 Dear, what on Earth are you doing?! 308 00:20:26,082 --> 00:20:31,838 It's an evacuation, an evacuation! Pack up right now and get on the boat! 309 00:20:32,505 --> 00:20:33,965 So abruptly? 310 00:20:34,132 --> 00:20:36,718 Don't complain... women and children need to get out of here. 311 00:20:36,885 --> 00:20:37,885 What about you? 312 00:20:37,969 --> 00:20:42,932 Me, I'm an Okinawan. I'm gonna go use this on the Army Commander! 313 00:20:43,308 --> 00:20:44,934 How horrifying'. 314 00:20:45,727 --> 00:20:49,314 Silly! I'm now the barber for the Command Staff. 315 00:20:49,856 --> 00:20:52,525 They're paying me ¥150 a month, and as an enlistment bonus... 316 00:20:52,817 --> 00:20:59,699 ...they gave me two months in advance. Here's ¥300. Take it and leave. 317 00:21:05,955 --> 00:21:10,919 "Barber Hika" 318 00:21:11,669 --> 00:21:15,506 What? There are no more evacuation ships? 319 00:21:16,299 --> 00:21:22,555 In order for us to take best advantage of our forces... 320 00:21:22,639 --> 00:21:25,016 ...we should plan on a major battle in Shimajiri. 321 00:21:25,141 --> 00:21:27,286 We'll move the 62nd forward, and have them change places with the 24th. 322 00:21:27,310 --> 00:21:29,938 The 44th Brigade will be shifted to the Chinen Peninsula. 323 00:21:30,229 --> 00:21:36,319 What? Moving again?! Back to digging holes, huh? Get outta here! 324 00:21:36,611 --> 00:21:40,907 Yahara... you can't win a war by going on the defense. 325 00:21:41,282 --> 00:21:45,662 I'm aware of that. But if we don't have the troops to launch an attack... 326 00:21:45,745 --> 00:21:49,707 ...our only choice is to wage a war of attrition. 327 00:21:52,126 --> 00:21:53,854 There's a telegram from Imperial Headquarters. 328 00:21:53,878 --> 00:21:55,171 It's from Colonel Hattori. 329 00:21:55,338 --> 00:21:56,172 Well?! 330 00:21:56,339 --> 00:21:56,381 Sir! The 84th Division from Himeji will be deployed here... 331 00:21:56,381 --> 00:21:58,549 STAFF OFFICER MIYAKE Sir! The 84th Division from Himeji will be deployed here... 332 00:21:58,549 --> 00:21:58,675 STAFF OFFICER MIYAKE 333 00:21:58,675 --> 00:21:59,509 STAFF OFFICER MIYAKE ...to replace the 9th Division that went to Taiwan. 334 00:21:59,509 --> 00:22:01,195 ...to replace the 9th Division that went to Taiwan. 335 00:22:01,219 --> 00:22:02,261 Let me see that! 336 00:22:02,428 --> 00:22:04,764 Hey, that's great! 337 00:22:05,848 --> 00:22:08,810 General, this is good news. 338 00:22:11,437 --> 00:22:14,649 They haven't forgotten about Okinawa after all. 339 00:22:15,191 --> 00:22:18,361 However, the next day, January 23rd... 340 00:22:18,486 --> 00:22:22,657 ...the deployment of the 84th Division to Okinawa was cancelled. 341 00:22:22,740 --> 00:22:25,535 LT. GENERAL MIYAZAKI 342 00:22:25,535 --> 00:22:26,577 LT. GENERAL MIYAZAKI Who canceled the deployment of the 84th Division... 343 00:22:26,577 --> 00:22:27,763 Who canceled the deployment of the 84th Division... 344 00:22:27,787 --> 00:22:29,539 ...from Himeji to Okinawa?! 345 00:22:30,206 --> 00:22:31,499 That'd be me. 346 00:22:31,666 --> 00:22:35,878 Those orders came directly from the Joint Chiefs of Staff... 347 00:22:36,004 --> 00:22:39,257 ...and were decided upon by the General Staff of Imperial Headquarters. 348 00:22:39,382 --> 00:22:40,633 I've already informed Okinawa. 349 00:22:41,009 --> 00:22:42,010 I know... 350 00:22:42,218 --> 00:22:44,429 Then why? Why? 351 00:22:44,595 --> 00:22:46,848 I thought about it all night last night. 352 00:22:46,931 --> 00:22:50,351 I told the Joint Chiefs of Staff this morning that we should cancel the order. 353 00:22:50,518 --> 00:22:55,481 But why?! The troops in Okinawa will die without reinforcements! 354 00:22:57,108 --> 00:23:02,155 Do you really think that if we sent troops to Okinawa, they'd arrive safely? 355 00:23:02,321 --> 00:23:07,076 We must make it happen. A unit in Okinawa is worth two or three here at home! 356 00:23:07,285 --> 00:23:11,456 Okinawa must be sacrificed to protect the mainland! Don't forget that. 357 00:23:14,792 --> 00:23:17,420 We're late in setting up our homeland defenses... 358 00:23:17,545 --> 00:23:21,215 ...so we can't afford to divide our forces for the sake of Okinawa. 359 00:23:21,299 --> 00:23:24,927 I completely understand how the 32nd Army must feel about this. 360 00:23:25,011 --> 00:23:31,059 But I have to consider... the bigger picture. 361 00:23:33,895 --> 00:23:40,860 I see. Now I really understand what they think of us on the mainland. 362 00:23:43,905 --> 00:23:47,241 So, we fight alone, and die alone! 363 00:23:47,450 --> 00:23:49,410 OSAKA 364 00:23:55,374 --> 00:23:55,416 Bye... 365 00:23:55,416 --> 00:23:57,335 CHIEF OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OSAKA AKIRA SHIMADA Bye... 366 00:23:57,335 --> 00:23:59,337 CHIEF OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, OSAKA AKIRA SHIMADA 367 00:24:07,303 --> 00:24:09,263 What did they say? 368 00:24:14,102 --> 00:24:17,063 They asked me to become the Governor of Okinawa. 369 00:24:18,606 --> 00:24:21,442 Of Okinawa? 370 00:24:25,321 --> 00:24:29,909 And... what did you say? 371 00:24:30,076 --> 00:24:32,328 I made my decision. 372 00:24:33,913 --> 00:24:38,668 I accepted. If I declined, someone else would have to go. 373 00:24:38,793 --> 00:24:42,755 If it were anywhere else I probably would have passed. 374 00:24:47,885 --> 00:24:52,557 On January 31st, 1945, Governor Shimada arrived in Okinawa. 375 00:24:52,807 --> 00:24:56,018 Okinawa is now at the vanguard... 376 00:24:56,102 --> 00:25:03,276 ...of Japan's one capital, two boroughs, and 43 prefectures. 377 00:25:03,359 --> 00:25:07,780 I know we will all work very hard together. 378 00:25:07,905 --> 00:25:10,867 Our first task is to evacuate the civilian population. 379 00:25:11,200 --> 00:25:13,077 The military expects... 380 00:25:13,202 --> 00:25:18,082 ...that enemy fleets will assault Iwo Jima or Okinawa around mid-February. 381 00:25:19,458 --> 00:25:21,085 Mid-February, you say? 382 00:25:23,296 --> 00:25:28,176 Yeah. If not in February, then March for sure. Hey, wait, wait... No cameras. 383 00:25:28,342 --> 00:25:32,597 I'll be promoted to Lt. General after they reshuffle in March. Wait until then! 384 00:25:33,931 --> 00:25:37,476 Boats will take too long. 385 00:25:37,560 --> 00:25:42,148 We'll evacuate the elderly, women, and children to the northern hills. 386 00:25:42,231 --> 00:25:45,693 Of course, the northern district is short on food. 387 00:25:45,818 --> 00:25:51,616 Nevertheless, we cannot let the elderly and children remain in what could become a battlefield. 388 00:25:59,415 --> 00:26:02,418 200 STUDENTS FROM 1ST PREFECTURAL HIGH SCHOOL At the time, 7th and 8th grade students... 389 00:26:02,418 --> 00:26:02,501 200 STUDENTS FROM 1ST PREFECTURAL HIGH SCHOOL 390 00:26:02,501 --> 00:26:02,585 200 STUDENTS FROM 1ST PREFECTURAL HIGH SCHOOL ...volunteered as couriers, 391 00:26:02,585 --> 00:26:04,754 ...volunteered as couriers, 392 00:26:04,879 --> 00:26:07,006 and were attached to the various units. 393 00:26:11,385 --> 00:26:17,808 Older students joined the "Iron Blood Loyalist Troops," and trained daily. 394 00:26:17,934 --> 00:26:22,730 All told, there were 1,700 male students. 395 00:26:25,816 --> 00:26:31,989 Older female students made daily visits to the military hospital to train as nurses. 396 00:26:32,240 --> 00:26:34,200 These numbered about 500. 397 00:26:40,957 --> 00:26:45,920 February 18th, the U.S. invades Iwo Jima. 398 00:26:46,003 --> 00:26:48,047 A U.S. Force of 60,000 men... 399 00:26:48,130 --> 00:26:51,842 ...assaulted 19,000 Japanese defenders under Lt. General Kuribayashi. 400 00:26:55,263 --> 00:26:59,058 After Iwo Jima, they'll come for Okinawa! 401 00:27:00,226 --> 00:27:05,690 We must defend Okinawa with our own hands! 402 00:27:06,482 --> 00:27:10,236 This is your homeland! 403 00:27:10,319 --> 00:27:13,656 This is the front line of our Empire! 404 00:27:14,657 --> 00:27:18,744 Approximately 20,000 civilians were drafted... 405 00:27:18,828 --> 00:27:22,915 ...in order to bolster the fortified defenses. 406 00:27:22,999 --> 00:27:26,085 These men were between 17 and 45 years old. 407 00:27:26,419 --> 00:27:29,297 JIN NAOMICHI Major Jin Naomichi, reporting for duty as Air Force Staff Officer. 408 00:27:29,297 --> 00:27:31,937 Major Jin Naomichi, reporting for duty as Air Force Staff Officer. 409 00:27:32,383 --> 00:27:39,890 Welcome. So we have another airplane expert, but still no airplanes. 410 00:27:40,016 --> 00:27:42,435 Welcome, indeed. 411 00:27:42,518 --> 00:27:48,858 Kamai had us build airfields, then he left. 412 00:27:48,983 --> 00:27:51,027 Did you happen to bring us any airplanes as a gift? 413 00:27:51,235 --> 00:27:53,237 Sir... 414 00:27:53,362 --> 00:27:54,697 Well... 415 00:27:54,864 --> 00:27:57,843 I hesitate to explain my strategy to such an airplane expert, but here it is. 416 00:27:57,867 --> 00:28:01,871 We'll glue the entire island of Okinawa to our suicide planes, and crash it into the enemy. 417 00:28:01,996 --> 00:28:08,753 I figure our chances of hitting them are 90%. That's not bad. Well? 418 00:28:08,878 --> 00:28:11,339 Even "War of Attrition" Yahara likes this plan. 419 00:28:12,131 --> 00:28:14,967 They've sent us no planes. 420 00:28:15,051 --> 00:28:19,221 So how can Imperial Headquarters expect us to launch air strikes from Okinawa? 421 00:28:19,347 --> 00:28:25,519 If we don't, okay. But I would have preferred not to build runways for the enemy. 422 00:28:25,686 --> 00:28:27,188 Right! 423 00:28:27,271 --> 00:28:30,733 I'll smash those airfields with my own hands! 424 00:28:31,025 --> 00:28:34,028 COMMUNICATION ROOM, HEADQUARTERS March 23rd, a garrison about 300 kilometers to the east... 425 00:28:34,028 --> 00:28:35,964 March 23rd, a garrison about 300 kilometers to the east... 426 00:28:35,988 --> 00:28:39,658 ...on Daito Island sent a wire: "Enemy vessels spotted." 427 00:28:39,909 --> 00:28:44,580 There also was a wire from the main island's 44th Independent Brigade... 428 00:28:44,705 --> 00:28:48,626 A fleet of U.S. Vessels had been spotted off the Chinen Peninsula. 429 00:28:48,876 --> 00:28:52,463 The Division Commander of Shimajiri's 24th Division reported... 430 00:28:52,588 --> 00:28:57,301 ...a fleet of U.S. Warships sighted south of the Kiya Cape, headed west. 431 00:29:00,262 --> 00:29:04,225 The dawn of the next day, the 24th, the battleships opened fire. 432 00:29:20,950 --> 00:29:25,913 Mommy... Mommy... Mommy... Mommy... 433 00:29:47,309 --> 00:29:51,105 Later that day, the Prefectural Office was moved to a cave at Shuri. 434 00:29:51,272 --> 00:29:54,942 "Gate of the Celestial Rock-Cave War Command Post" 435 00:29:58,696 --> 00:30:02,491 Military Headquarters was also moved, to another huge cave below Shuri Castle. 436 00:30:05,035 --> 00:30:10,166 At 9:00 PM that night, 298 female student teachers and high school students... 437 00:30:10,291 --> 00:30:15,963 ...left to serve as volunteer nurses at Haebaru Army Hospital. 438 00:30:16,213 --> 00:30:21,260 The next day, the 25th, 285 male student teachers... 439 00:30:21,385 --> 00:30:25,431 ...graduated, and were immediately drafted. 440 00:30:25,639 --> 00:30:30,269 We, from this moment on, will be known as the Student Teacher Division of... 441 00:30:30,394 --> 00:30:35,232 ...the Iron Blood Loyalist Troops, and will serve as Shields of the Emperor! 442 00:30:35,357 --> 00:30:38,402 We will deploy as follows: Sixteen at Headquarters. 443 00:30:38,569 --> 00:30:40,613 Fifty-six will serve as assault troops. 444 00:30:41,363 --> 00:30:44,200 One hundred forty-three will help build the defenses. 445 00:30:44,325 --> 00:30:47,286 Twenty-two will be the Chihaya squad. 446 00:30:52,541 --> 00:30:53,918 Who are you guys? 447 00:30:54,710 --> 00:30:57,171 Yes sir, we're the Chihaya squad, 22 of us. 448 00:30:57,254 --> 00:30:59,191 Headquarters sent us to serve at the Information Center. 449 00:30:59,215 --> 00:31:01,592 Okay. Go. 450 00:31:01,759 --> 00:31:03,886 Um, where is the Information Center? 451 00:31:03,969 --> 00:31:05,304 Go and look for it! 452 00:31:09,475 --> 00:31:11,435 Whoops, whoops, whoops... coming through. 453 00:31:19,777 --> 00:31:20,945 Here you go... 454 00:31:35,876 --> 00:31:36,752 SUPPORT OFFICER KIMURA 455 00:31:36,752 --> 00:31:37,711 SUPPORT OFFICER KIMURA Noisy! 456 00:31:37,711 --> 00:31:37,753 SUPPORT OFFICER KIMURA 457 00:31:37,753 --> 00:31:39,004 SUPPORT OFFICER KIMURA Sorry! 458 00:31:39,004 --> 00:31:40,004 SUPPORT OFFICER KIMURA 459 00:31:44,134 --> 00:31:46,136 What do you want? 460 00:31:49,598 --> 00:31:51,559 Here it is! 461 00:32:01,443 --> 00:32:02,778 Reporting for duty, sir. 462 00:32:02,987 --> 00:32:05,030 Never mind that. 463 00:32:05,155 --> 00:32:08,325 I'm Captain Masunaga. I'm in charge of you Chihaya guys. 464 00:32:08,450 --> 00:32:11,010 Now that you're here, go find Air Force Staff Officer Jin for me. 465 00:32:11,120 --> 00:32:14,164 Repeating your order, sir! 466 00:32:14,290 --> 00:32:16,250 We will go find Air Force Staff Officer Jin. 467 00:32:16,333 --> 00:32:18,168 Um... where should we go? 468 00:32:18,335 --> 00:32:20,415 If I knew that, I wouldn't be asking you to find him. 469 00:32:20,462 --> 00:32:22,902 And when you do, tell him we've got an urgent message for him! 470 00:32:22,965 --> 00:32:24,925 Yes sir! 471 00:32:32,933 --> 00:32:34,602 "Command Post" 472 00:32:34,602 --> 00:32:34,768 "Command Post" Barber, have you ever been in the Army? 473 00:32:34,768 --> 00:32:36,604 Barber, have you ever been in the Army? 474 00:32:36,770 --> 00:32:42,109 Yes sir, I was in New Guinea for a stint. I got wounded there. 475 00:32:42,276 --> 00:32:46,322 - Well, I'm sorry to hear that. - No, it's nothing. 476 00:32:46,488 --> 00:32:51,535 - Do you have family? - Huh? I had them run away north... 477 00:32:52,077 --> 00:32:54,580 ...I mean, they were transferred north. 478 00:32:54,747 --> 00:32:58,042 It's a good thing you got them out. 479 00:32:58,167 --> 00:33:01,503 When the battleships cease fire, the enemy will land. 480 00:33:01,795 --> 00:33:02,795 "Strategy Room" 481 00:33:03,005 --> 00:33:07,676 Today's bombardment was mainly aimed at Chinen and Kiyan... 482 00:33:07,760 --> 00:33:10,763 ...but I see it as a purely diversionary tactic. 483 00:33:11,680 --> 00:33:15,351 It'll be here, for sure... at Kadena. 484 00:33:15,476 --> 00:33:19,063 The bastards are going to land there, and cut across to isolate the north from the south. 485 00:33:19,229 --> 00:33:22,167 "Tokko:" 'Special-Tactics,' a euphemism for suicide attack weapons such as the Kamikaze planes. General, nine tokko planes have landed. 486 00:33:22,191 --> 00:33:24,360 - So they've arrived! - It's the Bukoku Unit. 487 00:33:24,485 --> 00:33:28,155 They were on their way from the Kanto base to Taiwan and decided to drop in. 488 00:33:28,322 --> 00:33:30,407 They couldn't get to Taiwan now anyway. 489 00:33:30,574 --> 00:33:32,660 We have to crush them! 490 00:33:32,785 --> 00:33:34,745 The enemy's right here! 491 00:33:37,081 --> 00:33:39,708 - But they're on their way to another mission. - Send them in! 492 00:33:39,792 --> 00:33:40,792 Yes sir. 493 00:33:43,337 --> 00:33:44,755 Salute! 494 00:33:45,547 --> 00:33:47,132 Move it! 495 00:33:59,228 --> 00:34:01,522 A dawn attack... can you do it? 496 00:34:01,939 --> 00:34:02,022 LIEUTENANT HIROMORI 497 00:34:02,022 --> 00:34:04,358 LIEUTENANT HIROMORI Any time, if we're given orders. 498 00:34:04,358 --> 00:34:05,638 Any time, if we're given orders. 499 00:34:27,172 --> 00:34:28,674 Here are your orders: 500 00:34:28,757 --> 00:34:35,723 The Bukoku Unit will depart at 5:30 AM for Kadena Harbor and attack the enemy fleet. 501 00:34:35,806 --> 00:34:37,391 They must be sunk. 502 00:34:37,558 --> 00:34:40,728 The Bukoku Unit will depart at 5:30 AM. 503 00:34:40,853 --> 00:34:45,524 We shall reach Kadena Harbor, attack the enemy fleet, and assuredly sink them. 504 00:34:49,820 --> 00:34:53,198 Early in the morning... we'll make our tokko attack. 505 00:34:54,783 --> 00:34:56,285 As always... 506 00:34:57,161 --> 00:34:58,704 ...just follow me. 507 00:34:59,163 --> 00:35:00,748 - Got that?! - Yes sir! 508 00:35:06,628 --> 00:35:08,922 One plane got a hit! 509 00:35:10,549 --> 00:35:13,510 The second and third planes are making their runs. 510 00:35:14,845 --> 00:35:16,555 They did it for us. 511 00:35:16,722 --> 00:35:19,057 The fourth plane is! 512 00:35:24,480 --> 00:35:27,107 The rest are going in. 513 00:35:44,291 --> 00:35:45,709 The enemy has landed on Kerama. 514 00:35:45,876 --> 00:35:48,045 What? On Kerama? 515 00:35:48,212 --> 00:35:55,719 Completely undetected, U.S. Troops assaulted the Kerama Islands. 516 00:35:55,928 --> 00:35:58,847 At 9:00 AM, the U.S. Army landed on Tokashiki Island. 517 00:36:01,809 --> 00:36:04,436 The third garrison withdrew to Hill 234. 518 00:36:04,436 --> 00:36:05,771 Keep going! 519 00:36:07,940 --> 00:36:10,984 Where will the civilians find shelter? 520 00:36:11,151 --> 00:36:11,276 The enemy will be attacking us here at the fort... 521 00:36:11,276 --> 00:36:13,070 CAPTAIN, 3RD GARRISON The enemy will be attacking us here at the fort... 522 00:36:13,070 --> 00:36:13,195 CAPTAIN, 3RD GARRISON 523 00:36:13,195 --> 00:36:13,946 CAPTAIN, 3RD GARRISON ...so get them into the valley behind us. 524 00:36:13,946 --> 00:36:15,340 ...so get them into the valley behind us. 525 00:36:15,364 --> 00:36:17,324 Yes sir. 526 00:36:19,284 --> 00:36:19,785 ONNA RIVER VALLEY 527 00:36:19,785 --> 00:36:21,787 ONNA RIVER VALLEY Hurry! Hurry'. 528 00:36:21,787 --> 00:36:22,787 Hurry! Hurry! 529 00:36:23,497 --> 00:36:26,500 Hurry! Hurry! 530 00:36:36,343 --> 00:36:40,222 The villagers are in danger. Please let them into the fort'. 531 00:36:40,389 --> 00:36:40,931 They can't come in! 532 00:36:40,931 --> 00:36:43,058 Then just give me a gun and I'll shoot them all! 533 00:36:43,225 --> 00:36:48,188 No! Tell everyone that all civilians are to... 534 00:36:52,109 --> 00:36:54,027 Suicide... 535 00:36:54,194 --> 00:36:58,198 RECORDS OF TOKASHIKI VILLAGE Having reached the end of their journey... 536 00:36:58,198 --> 00:36:58,615 RECORDS OF TOKASHIKI VILLAGE 537 00:36:58,782 --> 00:37:03,537 ...all the villagers wished the Emperor "Banzai," and prayed for victory. 538 00:37:03,662 --> 00:37:06,874 They made the tragic decision that they would rather laugh and die. 539 00:37:09,626 --> 00:37:12,921 Families and relatives huddled together in bunches. 540 00:37:13,005 --> 00:37:16,800 Twenty to thirty people gathered around each grenade. 541 00:37:21,263 --> 00:37:25,601 On the heels of the sound of exploding grenades... 542 00:37:25,726 --> 00:37:29,605 ...roaring, bizarre sounds echoed across the valley. 543 00:37:29,688 --> 00:37:33,483 The flesh of the old and young, the men and the women, was instantly rent asunder. 544 00:37:33,609 --> 00:37:36,987 Then was heard the hellish sound of agonizing screams. 545 00:37:37,237 --> 00:37:41,533 Those unlucky enough to survive struck each other with clubs. 546 00:37:41,825 --> 00:37:45,203 They used razor-blades to slit their own throats. 547 00:37:45,454 --> 00:37:50,417 They struck open the heads of loved ones with spades and swords. 548 00:37:50,542 --> 00:37:54,087 It was a most horrifying spectacle. 549 00:37:54,338 --> 00:37:59,176 The crystalline streams of the valley ran red with blood. 550 00:37:59,468 --> 00:38:03,764 In mere moments, 394 people gave up their lives. 551 00:38:09,394 --> 00:38:15,359 April 1st, early dawn. Okinawa was still asleep. 552 00:38:27,454 --> 00:38:32,167 U.S. Ships began exchanging coded messages... 553 00:38:32,167 --> 00:38:33,794 COMMUNICATION COMMANDER OWADA U.S. Ships began exchanging coded messages... 554 00:38:33,794 --> 00:38:33,835 COMMUNICATION COMMANDER OWADA 555 00:38:33,835 --> 00:38:36,088 COMMUNICATION COMMANDER OWADA ...at 03:47 this morning. 556 00:38:36,088 --> 00:38:37,381 ...at 03:47 this morning. 557 00:38:38,173 --> 00:38:44,763 The message traffic is similar to the three hours preceding the invasion of Iwo Jima. 558 00:38:45,055 --> 00:38:50,519 The probability of a major landing is very high. 559 00:38:50,727 --> 00:38:53,480 Chihaya squad! Take this to the Information Center! 560 00:38:53,647 --> 00:38:57,943 Kaya's unit reports heavy bombardment of Kadena beach started at 05:32. 561 00:38:58,235 --> 00:39:01,863 KADENA 562 00:39:02,489 --> 00:39:05,534 25 SHOTS WITHIN 30 SQ. METRES 563 00:39:07,035 --> 00:39:08,787 - Operator! - Yes sir. 564 00:39:08,870 --> 00:39:11,164 - Send this to Headquarters: - Yes sir. 565 00:39:11,623 --> 00:39:12,290 SQUAD CAPTAIN KAYA 566 00:39:12,290 --> 00:39:14,501 SQUAD CAPTAIN KAYA From the west beach of Kijima, 567 00:39:14,501 --> 00:39:15,043 From the west beach of Kijima, 568 00:39:15,293 --> 00:39:17,587 we cannot see the color of the ocean for the U.S. Ships! 569 00:39:18,171 --> 00:39:20,841 What?! Color of the ocean?! What does that mean?! 570 00:39:21,299 --> 00:39:27,055 It's 30% ocean, 70% ships. Get it?! 571 00:39:27,139 --> 00:39:30,058 30% ocean, 70% ships! 572 00:39:30,183 --> 00:39:33,478 They'll land right after they stop firing. 573 00:39:33,603 --> 00:39:37,190 Miyake... just so I'm clear on this. 574 00:39:37,315 --> 00:39:41,778 There are no other units near their landing zone, right? 575 00:39:41,903 --> 00:39:44,531 Okay! I know what to do! 576 00:39:47,492 --> 00:39:55,792 CANNONS ROCKETS MORTARS 577 00:39:57,794 --> 00:40:04,217 About 1,500 landing craft placed four U.S. Divisions ashore starting at 8:30 AM. 578 00:40:22,861 --> 00:40:26,364 - Barber! - Yes sir! Barber, at your service. 579 00:40:26,948 --> 00:40:30,911 - How sharp is your razor? - Sir, it's well-honed. 580 00:40:31,036 --> 00:40:35,415 - When the Americans come, I'll... - Good. Now give me a shave! 581 00:40:36,458 --> 00:40:38,543 What a waste... 582 00:40:38,710 --> 00:40:40,003 Sir? 583 00:40:41,505 --> 00:40:46,927 The enemy staff must be very happy; they've hit us at just the right time. 584 00:40:47,010 --> 00:40:50,180 But their soldiers are just tiptoeing around; they're afraid it's a trap. 585 00:40:50,347 --> 00:40:53,517 Why aren't we shooting at them? Now is the time for artillery! 586 00:40:53,683 --> 00:40:58,772 It's too soon, we can't afford to waste shells. Besides, Air Force Staff Officer... 587 00:40:58,855 --> 00:41:07,030 ...where are our airplanes? How come we're missing this 1-in-1000 chance? 588 00:41:07,155 --> 00:41:08,235 - Communications! - Yes sir. 589 00:41:08,281 --> 00:41:09,961 - Send a report to Headquarters. - Yes sir. 590 00:41:09,991 --> 00:41:12,244 The U.S. Army has started coming ashore. 591 00:41:12,327 --> 00:41:14,996 They have huge numbers of men, well supplied. 592 00:41:17,207 --> 00:41:19,334 What's the 32nd Army doing? 593 00:41:19,501 --> 00:41:21,628 They're not doing anything. 594 00:41:21,837 --> 00:41:22,587 What? 595 00:41:22,754 --> 00:41:26,883 U.S. War Correspondent Ernie Pyle wrote of this day... 596 00:41:27,134 --> 00:41:32,848 ...that the troops landed on Okinawa without wetting their shoes, as if it were a picnic. 597 00:41:33,014 --> 00:41:37,018 The G.I.s laughed, and said that Ushijima was either a great strategist... 598 00:41:37,144 --> 00:41:39,146 ...or a complete jackass. 599 00:41:41,857 --> 00:41:44,818 Stop bothering me with individual reports! Bring them to me all at once. 600 00:41:46,486 --> 00:41:48,989 Go get ready for a lantern parade! 601 00:41:49,156 --> 00:41:50,866 - Yes sir. - "Lantern parade?" 602 00:41:58,456 --> 00:41:59,958 What is this? 603 00:42:01,209 --> 00:42:04,629 A group of girls came to give us a hand. 604 00:42:05,380 --> 00:42:06,006 Give us a hand? 605 00:42:06,006 --> 00:42:08,526 They said the Army didn't invite them, so they came on their own. 606 00:42:08,550 --> 00:42:11,553 They were really going to go out and attack. 607 00:42:13,388 --> 00:42:19,352 Death to America! Death! Death! Death to America! 608 00:42:22,397 --> 00:42:25,192 The north airfield was captured even sooner than we expected. 609 00:42:25,275 --> 00:42:27,995 The defending troops were about to be annihilated, so they retreated. 610 00:42:28,069 --> 00:42:30,840 The central airfield is guarded by 170 students from the Prefectural School of Agriculture. 611 00:42:30,864 --> 00:42:34,367 That's bad, we can't have student troops out there. Nagano, make them retreat. 612 00:42:34,576 --> 00:42:38,246 The Navy cannon at Mount Heian was destroyed before we retreated. 613 00:42:38,371 --> 00:42:42,292 Also, 14 female soldiers from Chatan Village have committed suicide. 614 00:43:03,563 --> 00:43:04,356 And Kaya's troops? 615 00:43:04,356 --> 00:43:07,192 They haven't retreated a step since the enemy landed. 616 00:43:07,317 --> 00:43:09,402 They're bravely standing their ground. 617 00:43:09,569 --> 00:43:12,447 STAFF OFFICER NAGANO Kaya was ordered to blunt the enemy's advance... 618 00:43:12,447 --> 00:43:12,530 STAFF OFFICER NAGANO 619 00:43:12,530 --> 00:43:12,822 STAFF OFFICER NAGANO ...then fall back to the main fortifications. 620 00:43:12,822 --> 00:43:14,622 ...then fall back to the main fortifications. 621 00:43:14,658 --> 00:43:16,534 Maybe they should start retreating now... 622 00:43:16,701 --> 00:43:19,746 Kaya's a veteran, let's just let him have his head. 623 00:43:21,456 --> 00:43:23,416 Check that out. 624 00:43:47,315 --> 00:43:51,653 Hey, "Shorty." Okinawans must defend Okinawa. Up to it? 625 00:43:51,820 --> 00:43:52,820 I am. 626 00:43:52,904 --> 00:43:56,241 - You're going to charge holding a live bomb, you know! - Yes, I'm ready! 627 00:43:57,325 --> 00:43:58,702 - Hey... you're really going to do it? - Yes, really! 628 00:43:58,702 --> 00:44:01,037 STUDENT VOLUNTEER KOHA - Hey... you're really going to do it? - Yes, really'. 629 00:44:01,037 --> 00:44:02,789 STUDENT VOLUNTEER KOHA 630 00:44:27,939 --> 00:44:29,983 Duck! Duck'. 631 00:44:38,199 --> 00:44:39,617 Shorty! 632 00:44:41,578 --> 00:44:43,204 Shorty! 633 00:44:46,875 --> 00:44:48,835 Shorty! 634 00:44:55,842 --> 00:44:57,510 Captain, I did it. 635 00:44:57,677 --> 00:44:59,220 Shorty. 636 00:44:59,346 --> 00:45:01,723 Well done! Great work! 637 00:45:13,526 --> 00:45:19,491 Listen... I'll make this simple... They have to launch a big air attack at once! 638 00:45:21,951 --> 00:45:24,913 - What's taking Imperial Headquarters so long?! - Should we cable Taiwan? 639 00:45:24,954 --> 00:45:26,664 Of course! 640 00:45:27,791 --> 00:45:30,752 This might be the Japanese Army's final battle. 641 00:45:32,545 --> 00:45:34,798 We must give it all we've got! 642 00:45:36,424 --> 00:45:38,176 Remember... 643 00:45:38,259 --> 00:45:42,055 A sword charge is not a suicide attack. Use your head. 644 00:45:42,514 --> 00:45:44,474 Yes sir. 645 00:45:47,394 --> 00:45:49,604 It's my turn now. 646 00:45:59,155 --> 00:46:02,742 MAJOR GENERAL TENNO The 32nd Army is trying to save itself. 647 00:46:02,742 --> 00:46:02,826 MAJOR GENERAL TENNO 648 00:46:02,826 --> 00:46:02,909 MAJOR GENERAL TENNO They've done nothing to oppose the invasion... 649 00:46:02,909 --> 00:46:04,911 They've done nothing to oppose the invasion... 650 00:46:04,994 --> 00:46:07,014 ...and now they're telling us to send in some planes. 651 00:46:07,038 --> 00:46:10,125 They're being far too passive, and selfish! 652 00:46:10,291 --> 00:46:12,919 Maybe we should blast them one to wake them up. 653 00:46:13,128 --> 00:46:14,754 Please look at this. 654 00:46:14,921 --> 00:46:15,713 What is it? 655 00:46:15,713 --> 00:46:18,425 To attain victory, the airfields have to be recaptured. 656 00:46:18,591 --> 00:46:23,471 That's what the 32nd has to do. Such orders must be sent to Okinawa. 657 00:46:23,638 --> 00:46:25,223 Wait. 658 00:46:26,015 --> 00:46:29,102 We've got a responsible commander out there. 659 00:46:29,227 --> 00:46:33,982 Therefore, Imperial Headquarters shouldn't meddle. 660 00:46:34,107 --> 00:46:36,568 - That's my opinion anyway. - But... 661 00:46:40,196 --> 00:46:43,450 An urgent request from the Navy. 662 00:46:43,533 --> 00:46:47,370 "On April 6th, we will launch a general offensive against the Americans." 663 00:46:47,495 --> 00:46:52,375 "Success depends on using Okinawa's North and Central airfields." 664 00:46:53,334 --> 00:46:56,254 If we secure the airfields, the Navy is willing to give us their all. 665 00:46:56,713 --> 00:46:58,256 That's not possible. 666 00:47:03,887 --> 00:47:06,764 The Navy sees Okinawa as their battleground. 667 00:47:06,931 --> 00:47:09,893 In other words, they want the Army to join the fight. 668 00:47:11,936 --> 00:47:14,898 We have telegrams from Imperial Headquarters and Taiwan. 669 00:47:16,149 --> 00:47:17,525 Here. 670 00:47:18,234 --> 00:47:19,234 Sir. 671 00:47:20,195 --> 00:47:25,325 "Control of the North and Central airfields is, for the 32nd Army... 672 00:47:25,408 --> 00:47:30,246 "...a vital strategic objective." 673 00:47:30,371 --> 00:47:34,709 "The recent battle at Iwo Jima is a clear example of this." 674 00:47:35,502 --> 00:47:37,879 They're giving us no respect! It's interference! 675 00:47:38,087 --> 00:47:43,510 "Destroying enemy air and naval assets is not just... 676 00:47:43,635 --> 00:47:48,765 "...a fundamental goal of the Battle of Okinawa but also... 677 00:47:48,890 --> 00:47:57,190 "...a crucial prerequisite for launching an air offensive." 678 00:47:57,273 --> 00:48:01,653 "You must therefore be completely prepared to undertake this operation." 679 00:48:02,737 --> 00:48:04,781 They're telling us to go out and fight. 680 00:48:05,198 --> 00:48:08,159 They're giving us orders, as if we were common soldiers! 681 00:48:09,077 --> 00:48:10,203 - Yakumaru! - Yes sir. 682 00:48:10,286 --> 00:48:12,205 Summon all staff officers! 683 00:48:12,705 --> 00:48:18,461 That's all of the demanding telegrams, but never mind them. 684 00:48:18,545 --> 00:48:21,965 What's essential is for us to assess the situation. 685 00:48:22,090 --> 00:48:26,094 The enemy isn't ready to attack us yet. They're still advancing on us. 686 00:48:26,219 --> 00:48:30,640 Their formations are still in disorder. So now is when we'll attack. 687 00:48:30,765 --> 00:48:33,017 Attack, with everything we've got! 688 00:48:33,101 --> 00:48:35,895 Our main force will mount a night attack, and sow havoc and confusion. 689 00:48:35,979 --> 00:48:38,773 We'll get them milling around in confusion. 690 00:48:38,898 --> 00:48:43,152 Once that's done, then we've got the advantage. 691 00:48:43,278 --> 00:48:45,488 The enemy won't be able to use their artillery or bombs. 692 00:48:45,613 --> 00:48:48,908 We'll destroy them in close combat, which is our specialty. 693 00:48:48,992 --> 00:48:50,952 That's it! 694 00:48:53,705 --> 00:48:56,666 I'd like to hear your opinions. 695 00:49:00,044 --> 00:49:02,130 I'm in agreement. 696 00:49:02,255 --> 00:49:05,508 We should take the offensive. 697 00:49:09,137 --> 00:49:15,268 I believe that the 32nd should obey the orders of Imperial Headquarters. 698 00:49:15,393 --> 00:49:20,315 On other islands, unsupported attrition tactics have had disastrous results. 699 00:49:20,398 --> 00:49:24,319 Therefore, I would recommend a combined air and ground assault here in Okinawa. 700 00:49:25,028 --> 00:49:29,907 But it's a question of our manpower vs. Theirs; we're outnumbered five to one! 701 00:49:30,074 --> 00:49:33,620 We won't know what that means until we attack. 702 00:49:33,745 --> 00:49:35,163 I'm for attacking. 703 00:49:35,330 --> 00:49:37,290 Currently the 32nd Army is mostly unhurt? 704 00:49:37,498 --> 00:49:38,498 That's right. 705 00:49:39,042 --> 00:49:40,835 This is not a question of quantity of troops. 706 00:49:41,044 --> 00:49:45,548 Wrong. The quantity of troops is the key to everything. 707 00:49:46,841 --> 00:49:50,219 I am in disagreement with the General's opinion. 708 00:49:50,970 --> 00:49:52,847 Let's hear it. 709 00:49:53,014 --> 00:49:57,852 In anticipation of the enemy landing in Kadena... 710 00:49:57,977 --> 00:50:02,857 ...we have spent months making preparations. 711 00:50:02,982 --> 00:50:05,360 Things have turned out just as we have anticipated... 712 00:50:05,443 --> 00:50:08,123 ...so if we now discard our plans in favor of a general offensive... 713 00:50:08,237 --> 00:50:10,090 ...in the face of their overwhelming numbers... 714 00:50:10,114 --> 00:50:13,242 ...we have no chance of success whatsoever. 715 00:50:13,368 --> 00:50:18,414 So, once the enemy forces have completed their landing... 716 00:50:18,539 --> 00:50:22,085 ...launching an attack on them would be suicidal. 717 00:50:22,377 --> 00:50:25,588 Fine... understood. 718 00:50:25,713 --> 00:50:29,217 We'll look to the General for the final decision. 719 00:50:29,300 --> 00:50:32,053 We'll reconvene in the Control Room in 30 minutes. 720 00:50:36,766 --> 00:50:46,765 I have decided that our main force will attack the North and Central airfields. 721 00:50:47,402 --> 00:50:49,362 Do your best. 722 00:50:54,117 --> 00:51:02,625 The safety of our Empire depends on the fighting spirit of the 32nd Army. 723 00:51:02,750 --> 00:51:08,548 Exert every effort to crush the enemy and defend our islands. 724 00:51:08,756 --> 00:51:14,595 At all costs, keep on the offensive; let there be no thought of retreat. 725 00:51:16,556 --> 00:51:18,516 It's a general offensive! 726 00:51:20,935 --> 00:51:22,895 It's a general offensive! 727 00:51:23,062 --> 00:51:25,106 A general offensive?! 728 00:51:25,273 --> 00:51:26,607 You got a grenade anywhere? 729 00:51:26,816 --> 00:51:27,816 What's going on? 730 00:51:27,900 --> 00:51:31,070 It's a general offensive. Everybody's going! I'm going too. 731 00:51:31,362 --> 00:51:33,781 OROKU NAVAL SQUAD Oki Company will now fight under the banner of the 32nd, sir! 732 00:51:33,781 --> 00:51:33,948 OROKU NAVAL SQUAD 733 00:51:33,948 --> 00:51:34,574 OROKU NAVAL SQUAD Likewise for Tabuchi Company! 734 00:51:34,574 --> 00:51:35,283 Likewise for Tabuchi Company! 735 00:51:35,366 --> 00:51:36,617 We're departing for duty, sir! 736 00:51:37,285 --> 00:51:39,245 COMMANDER OTA 737 00:51:39,245 --> 00:51:40,455 COMMANDER OTA Be careful out there. 738 00:51:40,455 --> 00:51:40,580 COMMANDER OTA 739 00:51:40,621 --> 00:51:41,956 - Yes sir. - Yes sir. 740 00:51:43,916 --> 00:51:48,880 General, all 2,500 soldiers have now gone to battle. 741 00:51:53,259 --> 00:51:55,136 Those who remain are mostly... 742 00:51:55,261 --> 00:51:59,682 ...mechanics, old soldiers, young boys... 743 00:51:59,807 --> 00:52:02,685 ...and the squads of volunteer women. 744 00:52:06,355 --> 00:52:09,108 We have no way to help the Army any more. 745 00:52:09,650 --> 00:52:13,446 COMMANDING OFFICER UGAKI "The Imperial Navy, fighting arm in arm with the Army... 746 00:52:13,571 --> 00:52:13,696 "...will launch, against the enemy vessels 747 00:52:13,696 --> 00:52:15,448 APRIL 5TH, KANOYA, KYUSHU "...will launch, against the enemy vessels 748 00:52:15,448 --> 00:52:15,615 APRIL 5TH, KANOYA, KYUSHU 749 00:52:15,615 --> 00:52:17,658 APRIL 5TH, KANOYA, KYUSHU "surrounding the Okinawan Islands... 750 00:52:17,658 --> 00:52:19,285 "surrounding the Okinawan Islands... 751 00:52:19,535 --> 00:52:22,830 "...an all-out assault." 752 00:52:22,955 --> 00:52:27,585 "This operation will decide whether our Empire will flourish or perish." 753 00:52:29,629 --> 00:52:35,927 We, the 5th Air Fleet, will deploy all the tokko planes we have... 754 00:52:36,010 --> 00:52:43,017 "Kikusui:" Chrysanthemum Water ...and implement Operation Kikusui; we are risking everything... 755 00:52:43,142 --> 00:52:46,729 ...but unless we fight a decisive battle now, our chance to win will never come again. 756 00:52:47,021 --> 00:52:47,104 The 1st Assault Fleet was due to sail on the 8th... 757 00:52:47,104 --> 00:52:50,274 YAMATO, YAHAGI 2ND TORPEDO FLEET The 1st Assault Fleet was due to sail on the 8th... 758 00:52:50,274 --> 00:52:50,358 YAMATO, YAHAGI 2ND TORPEDO FLEET 759 00:52:50,358 --> 00:52:52,276 YAMATO, YAHAGI 2ND TORPEDO FLEET ...to the Okinawan Islands and launch tokko attacks... 760 00:52:52,276 --> 00:52:53,712 ...to the Okinawan Islands and launch tokko attacks... 761 00:52:53,736 --> 00:52:55,822 ...and so was preparing for immediate deployment. 762 00:52:57,907 --> 00:53:03,788 Send a telegram to the Navy to stop the sortie of the Yamato. 763 00:53:04,497 --> 00:53:07,834 There's no way it can get past the enemy fleets. 764 00:53:08,125 --> 00:53:08,626 I am an Ensign aboard the Yamato. 765 00:53:08,626 --> 00:53:11,087 ENSIGN YAMATO I am an Ensign aboard the Yamato. 766 00:53:11,087 --> 00:53:12,505 ENSIGN YAMATO 767 00:53:12,755 --> 00:53:13,339 We depart at 16:00; this will be the final sortie of the Fleet. 768 00:53:13,339 --> 00:53:15,550 APRIL 6TH We depart at 16:00; this will be the final sortie of the Fleet. 769 00:53:15,550 --> 00:53:18,761 We depart at 16:00; this will be the final sortie of the Fleet. 770 00:53:18,886 --> 00:53:21,848 The arrow has been released from the bow. 771 00:53:22,181 --> 00:53:27,937 I am a lookout, which requires me to be constantly on the alert. 772 00:53:28,062 --> 00:53:32,358 I'm very lucky, as a newly recruited student soldier, to have this duty. 773 00:53:32,567 --> 00:53:35,194 An outline of the current operation is as follows: 774 00:53:35,278 --> 00:53:37,113 First, the entire fleet will charge forward. 775 00:53:37,238 --> 00:53:40,533 This will attract the attention of the U.S. Navy and Air Force... 776 00:53:40,616 --> 00:53:42,702 ...and thus provide targets for tokko attacks. 777 00:53:43,077 --> 00:53:47,707 If we survive, we will thrust ourselves into the heart of the enemy. 778 00:53:47,832 --> 00:53:51,586 Then we become as Fire and Wind, and shell them until our ammo is spent. 779 00:53:51,669 --> 00:53:53,272 And if we still have any strength remaining... 780 00:53:53,296 --> 00:53:56,257 ...we shall join the infantry on land, and carry on the fight. 781 00:53:56,591 --> 00:53:58,384 Currently the enemy is advancing... 782 00:53:58,467 --> 00:54:05,224 ...to positions at Ojana, Ganiku, Uebaru, and Wauke. 783 00:54:05,391 --> 00:54:08,811 This means they're cutting the main island into two parts. 784 00:54:08,978 --> 00:54:11,606 Yahara, how are the preparations coming for the assault?! 785 00:54:11,772 --> 00:54:14,209 We've finished positioning the key troops. As for the 24th Division... 786 00:54:14,233 --> 00:54:18,613 I don't need to hear the details. All right, looking good. 787 00:54:18,696 --> 00:54:23,242 Our underground dragon will leap out and thrust northwards. 788 00:54:23,326 --> 00:54:24,469 This is going to be magnificent! 789 00:54:24,493 --> 00:54:25,493 General! 790 00:54:25,870 --> 00:54:29,832 Three aircraft carriers and a fleet of 50 U.S. Ships are 150 km south, headed this way. 791 00:54:29,999 --> 00:54:32,543 - What? - Let's see. 792 00:54:35,588 --> 00:54:41,552 They'll be here in time for tomorrow's attack; if they land to our rear, we're doomed. 793 00:54:41,677 --> 00:54:43,971 We're canceling! 794 00:54:44,096 --> 00:54:45,456 We're canceling tomorrow's attack. 795 00:54:45,556 --> 00:54:49,602 Tomorrow is the day of our deaths, and it approaches all too fast. 796 00:54:49,685 --> 00:54:56,901 What will we die for? How will our deaths matter? What will be our reward? 797 00:54:57,151 --> 00:55:01,906 An Ensign, a graduate of the military academy, said: 798 00:55:01,989 --> 00:55:08,329 We die for our country... for the Emperor... isn't that enough? What more is there? 799 00:55:08,579 --> 00:55:11,415 A student recruit assertively responded: 800 00:55:11,707 --> 00:55:13,918 To die for our country, I understand that. 801 00:55:14,001 --> 00:55:17,129 But what will that accomplish? 802 00:55:17,213 --> 00:55:21,217 My death, my life, the defeat of the entire nation of Japan... 803 00:55:21,342 --> 00:55:27,556 ...I want to relate these things to something universal, something that has value. 804 00:55:27,807 --> 00:55:31,519 Ensign: That's just an excuse, useless and harmful quibbling. 805 00:55:31,644 --> 00:55:34,271 As tokko, you wear the chrysanthemum... 806 00:55:34,397 --> 00:55:37,525 ...you can die shouting "Banzai," you should be happy! 807 00:55:37,692 --> 00:55:41,570 Student: That's not good enough for me, I need something more than that. 808 00:55:41,821 --> 00:55:44,615 OPERATION KIKUSUI NO.1 809 00:55:44,907 --> 00:55:45,116 One guy cried at my words. 810 00:55:45,116 --> 00:55:47,493 LAST WORDS OF TOKUMITSU TOSHIMA One guy cried at my words. 811 00:55:47,493 --> 00:55:48,703 LAST WORDS OF TOKUMITSU TOSHIMA 812 00:55:48,703 --> 00:55:49,787 LAST WORDS OF TOKUMITSU TOSHIMA One guy bitterly resented them. 813 00:55:49,787 --> 00:55:51,747 One guy bitterly resented them. 814 00:55:51,872 --> 00:55:54,667 One guy will never forget me. 815 00:55:55,209 --> 00:56:00,339 One guy will bring white gardenias to my grave. 816 00:56:00,506 --> 00:56:03,676 They are all one guy. 817 00:56:34,081 --> 00:56:38,669 CASUALTIES OF THE DAY 11 OFFICERS, 232 SOLDIERS 818 00:56:39,545 --> 00:56:44,175 It won't be easy for them to leave their fortifications. 819 00:56:44,258 --> 00:56:50,765 Therefore, why don't we give the 32nd Army a nudge? 820 00:56:50,890 --> 00:56:53,392 Chief of Staff, send them a telegram. 821 00:56:53,684 --> 00:57:01,108 "The cancellation of your assault will greatly affect our entire operation." 822 00:57:01,233 --> 00:57:05,613 "Your assault shall therefore be launched... 823 00:57:05,696 --> 00:57:08,657 "...on the night of April 8th." 824 00:57:09,116 --> 00:57:10,618 Sir... 825 00:57:11,327 --> 00:57:14,288 ...we must obey these orders; the 32nd's honor is at stake. 826 00:57:16,624 --> 00:57:20,836 Please redraw your plans. We will attack on the night of the 8th. 827 00:57:21,170 --> 00:57:26,050 At 12:20 PM, anti-aircraft radar detected three giant masses of airplanes. 828 00:57:26,175 --> 00:57:32,515 Like fog and rain above the ocean, they blocked out the sun. 829 00:57:32,723 --> 00:57:36,852 The presence of these aircraft meant that an attack was imminent. 830 00:57:37,978 --> 00:57:41,732 A great formation appeared from between the clouds, and dived towards us. 831 00:57:41,899 --> 00:57:46,112 "Over 100 enemy planes, plunging toward us," screamed the Captain. 832 00:57:46,320 --> 00:57:48,280 And then he gave the order: "Open fire!" 833 00:57:48,447 --> 00:57:53,577 Around 2:00 PM, 100 enemy ships were seen approaching the Machinato shore. 834 00:57:53,661 --> 00:57:58,082 This puts them on the left flank of the 62nd Division. 835 00:57:58,207 --> 00:58:03,629 If they land, our assault will not just be in jeopardy... 836 00:58:03,754 --> 00:58:05,631 ...but our forces will be devastated. 837 00:58:05,798 --> 00:58:07,716 We must call it off! 838 00:58:08,843 --> 00:58:11,011 Honor be damned! 839 00:58:11,720 --> 00:58:12,847 We're in this fix because... 840 00:58:12,930 --> 00:58:15,325 ...Imperial Headquarters withdrew the 9th Division from Okinawa. 841 00:58:15,349 --> 00:58:17,977 Cancel it! I'm going to go convince the General. 842 00:58:18,144 --> 00:58:23,941 A second wave of over 100 planes rained down fury from the heavens. 843 00:58:24,525 --> 00:58:27,194 As the second wave departed, the third wave attacked. 844 00:58:27,736 --> 00:58:30,865 Over 100 planes screamed in on the port beam. 845 00:58:31,031 --> 00:58:33,367 Five torpedoes struck the port side. 846 00:58:33,492 --> 00:58:36,120 The fourth wave of over 100 planes flew in on the port beam. 847 00:58:36,245 --> 00:58:38,497 Several more torpedoes struck the port side of the ship. 848 00:58:38,581 --> 00:58:41,268 The ship endured over 10 direct bomb hits on the aft section of the deck... 849 00:58:41,292 --> 00:58:45,004 ...crippling its ability to fight its tormenters; it was now defenseless. 850 00:58:45,087 --> 00:58:47,631 The fifth wave, 100 strong, made a sudden attack over the bow... 851 00:58:47,756 --> 00:58:50,426 ...followed by a sixth, a seventh, and an eighth wave. 852 00:58:50,551 --> 00:58:52,845 The colossal vessel lay dead in the water. 853 00:58:52,928 --> 00:58:58,267 Though the great ship remained afloat, it was now a sitting duck. 854 00:59:01,604 --> 00:59:07,526 You who are about to die, what have you accomplished with your life? 855 00:59:07,610 --> 00:59:14,700 If there is something, speak of it. Have you nothing, then, to be proud of? 856 00:59:14,783 --> 00:59:19,872 Our life is short. It is too short. I am too young. 857 00:59:19,955 --> 00:59:23,250 Forgive me. Don't let your heart break for me, don't let it be ripped out. 858 00:59:23,375 --> 00:59:27,963 I now know, full well, the misery of death. 859 00:59:35,804 --> 00:59:37,640 KAMIYAMA ISLAND 860 00:59:40,601 --> 00:59:44,563 Enkan Pond's been hit'. The second tunnel's been hit! 861 00:59:44,647 --> 00:59:46,398 The tunnel entrance has been blown apart! 862 00:59:46,565 --> 00:59:48,525 Don't waste your breath, it's useless. 863 00:59:50,069 --> 00:59:51,737 It's Kamiyama Island again tonight. 864 00:59:51,862 --> 00:59:53,322 They've got good aim. 865 00:59:56,450 --> 00:59:58,452 Ouch... 866 01:00:03,290 --> 01:00:05,292 Mom... 867 01:00:14,343 --> 01:00:15,343 I'm coming in. 868 01:00:15,386 --> 01:00:16,762 What is it? 869 01:00:16,929 --> 01:00:21,475 A message from the boat mechanics. They're going to assault Kamiyama Island tonight. 870 01:00:22,768 --> 01:00:24,603 We failed. 871 01:00:24,770 --> 01:00:26,146 What?! Failed?! 872 01:00:26,772 --> 01:00:27,273 2ND LIEUTENANT NISHIOKA 873 01:00:27,273 --> 01:00:29,733 2ND LIEUTENANT NISHIOKA We got heavily shelled at the rallying point... 874 01:00:29,733 --> 01:00:29,817 2ND LIEUTENANT NISHIOKA 875 01:00:29,817 --> 01:00:30,401 2ND LIEUTENANT NISHIOKA ...and three of us were killed. 876 01:00:30,401 --> 01:00:31,641 ...and three of us were killed. 877 01:00:31,694 --> 01:00:32,934 We couldn't go through with it. 878 01:00:33,028 --> 01:00:34,655 Assholes! 879 01:00:34,780 --> 01:00:37,449 Once you go, don't you dare crawl back like cowards! 880 01:00:37,533 --> 01:00:41,245 I already told Headquarters that you were attacking tonight. 881 01:00:41,328 --> 01:00:42,413 Go! 882 01:00:42,579 --> 01:00:44,540 Yes sir! 883 01:00:47,001 --> 01:00:49,086 Come back again, and I'll kill you myself! 884 01:00:49,837 --> 01:00:53,132 NEAR NAHA PORT 885 01:01:03,017 --> 01:01:04,310 Captain! 886 01:01:05,853 --> 01:01:07,313 Just shoot me. 887 01:01:08,772 --> 01:01:12,109 Captain. We can't return to our unit. 888 01:01:12,818 --> 01:01:14,528 If we can't go back... 889 01:01:14,945 --> 01:01:17,906 If we're going to die either way, we might as well go for it. 890 01:01:19,700 --> 01:01:21,910 Let's all die together on Kamiyama Island. 891 01:01:56,362 --> 01:01:59,323 Captain! What are you doing? We're right in front of the enemy! 892 01:02:12,878 --> 01:02:15,881 It's all right, Sergeant. I just wanted... 893 01:02:16,965 --> 01:02:21,929 ...those Headquarters bastards to know we're here! 894 01:02:23,639 --> 01:02:25,599 And now... let's do it! 895 01:02:51,875 --> 01:02:56,880 3 CANNONS, 2 MACHINES GUNS DESTROYED 5 SURVIVORS, INCL. NISHIOKA 896 01:02:57,256 --> 01:02:57,423 Currently, the U.S. Army is roughly on this line. 897 01:02:57,423 --> 01:02:59,466 APRIL 8TH Currently, the U.S. Army is roughly on this line. 898 01:02:59,466 --> 01:03:00,652 Currently, the U.S. Army is roughly on this line. 899 01:03:00,676 --> 01:03:06,682 Our artillery units have been lying low, but now I've got them massed there. 900 01:03:08,183 --> 01:03:10,811 And? What are the results? 901 01:03:11,437 --> 01:03:16,400 We've got them pinned down. The M-98 rockets are proving effective. 902 01:03:17,568 --> 01:03:21,780 The "Ghost Rockets," huh? We used those suckers in Singapore. 903 01:03:22,072 --> 01:03:23,782 They're amazing. 904 01:03:38,672 --> 01:03:41,717 According to reports, many of the U.S. Wounded are brain-damaged. 905 01:03:42,801 --> 01:03:44,928 Great! Isn't that good? 906 01:03:45,095 --> 01:03:47,556 How is the 62nd Division holding up? 907 01:03:49,516 --> 01:03:52,144 Let's just say that Shuri here is the goal-line. 908 01:03:53,687 --> 01:03:54,855 Rugby, huh? 909 01:03:55,063 --> 01:03:58,400 There's fierce combat around our bases along this line... 910 01:03:58,525 --> 01:04:01,361 ...from Machinato to Kakazu, the western and upper plains... 911 01:04:01,445 --> 01:04:05,032 ...the hills of Tanabaru, and Wauke on the eastern coast. 912 01:04:05,157 --> 01:04:09,119 But the 62nd Division is strong; they're standing their ground like veterans. 913 01:04:10,829 --> 01:04:14,291 Kakazu is the key position. If this were rugby, it'd be the ball. 914 01:04:15,083 --> 01:04:18,170 If they take it from us, Shuri will be threatened. 915 01:04:18,545 --> 01:04:21,089 KAKAZU HEIGHTS 916 01:04:21,673 --> 01:04:24,760 62ND DIVISION 917 01:04:44,321 --> 01:04:46,281 Shoot! 918 01:04:54,998 --> 01:04:56,959 Charge! 919 01:05:20,816 --> 01:05:23,735 OPERATION KIKUSUI NO.2 920 01:05:24,027 --> 01:05:24,278 "Your hot blood courses passionately; 921 01:05:24,278 --> 01:05:26,196 LAST WORDS OF TAKAMITSU NISHIDA "Your hot blood courses passionately; 922 01:05:26,196 --> 01:05:26,321 LAST WORDS OF TAKAMITSU NISHIDA 923 01:05:26,321 --> 01:05:28,782 LAST WORDS OF TAKAMITSU NISHIDA pound your chest and be exultant." 924 01:05:28,782 --> 01:05:28,991 pound your chest and be exultant." 925 01:05:29,283 --> 01:05:34,663 "The full moon reflects on the surface of your sake; enjoy a moment of intoxication." 926 01:05:34,871 --> 01:05:37,541 "We will conquer the sky of Okinawa. 927 01:05:37,624 --> 01:05:39,876 "I shall go first, and you shall follow." 928 01:05:40,127 --> 01:05:41,753 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMBINED FLEET COMMANDER 929 01:05:41,753 --> 01:05:44,131 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMBINED FLEET COMMANDER The U.S. Army showed signs of weakness; 930 01:05:44,131 --> 01:05:44,214 The U.S. Army showed signs of weakness; 931 01:05:44,423 --> 01:05:47,759 the chances for victory were perhaps 70%. 932 01:05:48,010 --> 01:05:53,265 The Combined Fleet seized this opportunity and sortied every available airplane. 933 01:05:53,348 --> 01:05:58,270 They threw everything they had into "Operation Heaven #1." 934 01:05:58,353 --> 01:06:00,397 APRIL 12TH But the Navy's doing it! Their tokko attacks are lethal! 935 01:06:00,397 --> 01:06:02,637 But the Navy's doing it! Their tokko attacks are lethal! 936 01:06:08,322 --> 01:06:10,532 Let's do it too. 937 01:06:10,657 --> 01:06:12,284 Let's launch a lethal night assault! 938 01:06:15,037 --> 01:06:17,831 General, when I... 939 01:06:17,998 --> 01:06:19,666 What is it? 940 01:06:19,875 --> 01:06:22,836 When I see you, it calms me. 941 01:06:24,546 --> 01:06:27,007 Is that right? 942 01:06:27,090 --> 01:06:30,052 Perhaps that's my real job. 943 01:06:31,178 --> 01:06:33,180 The Staff Officers are better than me at strategy. 944 01:06:33,347 --> 01:06:35,265 So, what's your opinion?! 945 01:06:35,932 --> 01:06:38,372 In the present circumstances, a night assault is impossible... 946 01:06:38,477 --> 01:06:41,021 ...as the front line is constantly shifting. 947 01:06:41,146 --> 01:06:43,440 An organized night attack is impossible. 948 01:06:43,607 --> 01:06:47,235 It's because they're shifting that the time is right. 949 01:06:47,361 --> 01:06:49,988 Merge the 62nd and 24th Divisions, and let them attack tonight! 950 01:07:34,449 --> 01:07:37,953 The cost of the night attack was the loss of two battalions. 951 01:07:40,372 --> 01:07:43,709 HAEBARU ARMY HOSPITAL 952 01:07:59,015 --> 01:08:02,519 Doctor! Doctor! 953 01:08:02,811 --> 01:08:05,814 You've come this far! Don't you die on me! 954 01:08:10,944 --> 01:08:13,405 1ST SURGERY 955 01:08:31,006 --> 01:08:34,176 ARMY SURGEON HIKA 956 01:08:34,676 --> 01:08:35,385 HEAD NURSE UEHARA 957 01:08:35,385 --> 01:08:37,095 HEAD NURSE UEHARA Tourniquet. 958 01:08:38,346 --> 01:08:38,764 You call this a Hospital? 959 01:08:38,764 --> 01:08:40,098 2ND SURGERY You call this a Hospital? 960 01:08:40,098 --> 01:08:40,307 2ND SURGERY 961 01:08:40,307 --> 01:08:41,266 2ND SURGERY I won't forget this, even after I die! 962 01:08:41,266 --> 01:08:41,391 I won't forget this, even after I die! 963 01:08:41,391 --> 01:08:42,392 Shut up! 964 01:08:42,559 --> 01:08:44,519 You shut up, moron! 965 01:08:49,649 --> 01:08:51,651 Hey, this guy's dead. 966 01:08:51,818 --> 01:08:53,361 Get the dead out of here. 967 01:08:53,528 --> 01:08:55,071 I'm in pain! 968 01:08:55,238 --> 01:08:57,491 Hurry it up! 969 01:08:57,657 --> 01:09:06,583 A bug just crawled in my ear. Ouch! Ouch! Take it out! Take it out! 970 01:09:08,460 --> 01:09:11,338 Prepare to ventilate! 971 01:09:12,297 --> 01:09:16,092 Start ventilating! One-a-two-a-three-a-four. 972 01:09:16,259 --> 01:09:24,643 We see the hill of Shuri Castle far away... 973 01:09:24,726 --> 01:09:28,855 In the beautiful breeze of pine-scented wind... 974 01:09:28,855 --> 01:09:29,856 In the beautiful breeze of pine-scented wind... What's all this for? 975 01:09:29,856 --> 01:09:30,023 In the beautiful breeze of pine-scented wind... 976 01:09:30,023 --> 01:09:31,375 In the beautiful breeze of pine-scented wind... They said we'd all die... 977 01:09:31,399 --> 01:09:32,984 ...if the carbon dioxide builds up. 978 01:09:33,193 --> 01:09:41,368 The roof stands high... 979 01:09:41,493 --> 01:09:45,831 This is our school where we learn... 980 01:09:45,831 --> 01:09:47,123 This is our school where we learn... ARMY SURGEON SAGAN 981 01:09:47,123 --> 01:09:47,749 This is our school where we learn... ARMY SURGEON SAGAN What are you doing? 982 01:09:47,749 --> 01:09:48,750 This is our school where we learn... What are you doing? 983 01:09:48,750 --> 01:09:48,875 This is our school where we learn... 984 01:09:48,875 --> 01:09:49,793 This is our school where we learn... I want to be a nurse. Please let me help. 985 01:09:49,793 --> 01:09:49,876 I want to be a nurse. Please let me help. 986 01:09:49,876 --> 01:09:51,878 Friends, our beloved friends... I want to be a nurse. Please let me help. 987 01:09:51,878 --> 01:09:53,213 Friends, our beloved friends... 988 01:09:53,213 --> 01:09:55,841 Friends, our beloved friends... Okay. Hold his leg. 989 01:09:55,841 --> 01:09:55,966 Friends, our beloved friends... 990 01:09:55,966 --> 01:09:57,175 Friends, our beloved friends... Yes. 991 01:09:57,175 --> 01:09:58,402 Friends, our beloved friends... 992 01:09:58,426 --> 01:10:06,726 The beautiful white lilies with noble aroma... 993 01:10:06,810 --> 01:10:15,026 Those are our flowers blooming in our heart... 994 01:10:15,151 --> 01:10:21,408 The most beautiful scent in the world... 995 01:10:24,035 --> 01:10:25,829 Please... water! 996 01:10:25,996 --> 01:10:27,080 Some water! 997 01:10:27,247 --> 01:10:28,498 Give me water! 998 01:10:59,821 --> 01:11:01,281 Here's the newspaper. 999 01:11:01,448 --> 01:11:03,283 Hey, Iron Blood Loyalist. 1000 01:11:03,450 --> 01:11:03,950 Sir? 1001 01:11:04,117 --> 01:11:07,412 This proclaims victory after victory; it's nothing but lies. 1002 01:11:08,163 --> 01:11:09,581 Get this out of here. 1003 01:11:10,373 --> 01:11:11,708 Yes sir. 1004 01:11:33,063 --> 01:11:36,858 "Kikusui Operation #3: Enemy Fleet Destroyed! Great Victory at Sea!" 1005 01:11:37,192 --> 01:11:39,069 OPERATION KIKUSUI NO.3 1006 01:11:39,319 --> 01:11:39,569 In my next life, I'm going to the fairytale land... 1007 01:11:39,569 --> 01:11:43,531 LAST WORDS OF NORIO HAYASHI In my next life, I'm going to the fairytale land... 1008 01:11:43,531 --> 01:11:43,657 LAST WORDS OF NORIO HAYASHI 1009 01:11:43,657 --> 01:11:43,990 LAST WORDS OF NORIO HAYASHI ...of Hans Christian Andersen, and becoming the prince. 1010 01:11:43,990 --> 01:11:46,010 ...of Hans Christian Andersen, and becoming the prince. 1011 01:11:46,034 --> 01:11:49,663 I'm going to commune with the birds, the flowers, and trees. 1012 01:11:49,788 --> 01:11:52,415 May there be eternal prosperity for the great Empire of Japan. 1013 01:11:53,083 --> 01:11:54,709 APRIL 29TH EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY If things don't change... 1014 01:11:54,709 --> 01:11:54,834 APRIL 29TH EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY 1015 01:11:54,834 --> 01:11:56,836 APRIL 29TH EMPEROR'S BIRTHDAY ...the 32nd Army will burn down like a candle, 1016 01:11:56,836 --> 01:11:57,629 ...the 32nd Army will burn down like a candle, 1017 01:11:57,629 --> 01:11:59,381 and get snuffed out. 1018 01:11:59,673 --> 01:12:02,884 However, we still have the 24th Division, the 44th Independent Brigade... 1019 01:12:03,009 --> 01:12:06,346 ...and the Artillery regiments, all unharmed and intact. 1020 01:12:06,471 --> 01:12:08,098 We must fight a decisive battle... 1021 01:12:08,181 --> 01:12:10,576 ...and let the chips fall where they may. That's what I think. 1022 01:12:10,600 --> 01:12:12,310 I am opposed. 1023 01:12:12,894 --> 01:12:15,480 The enemy has an overwhelming advantage. 1024 01:12:15,605 --> 01:12:19,985 If we engage them in open combat... 1025 01:12:20,026 --> 01:12:22,546 ...we'll easily lose five men for every one of theirs who falls. 1026 01:12:22,654 --> 01:12:24,006 In war, you don't know unless you try! 1027 01:12:24,030 --> 01:12:25,782 Now is the time for calm judgment. 1028 01:12:25,991 --> 01:12:27,343 We're missing our chance for victory! 1029 01:12:27,367 --> 01:12:29,077 I'm opposed to a futile attack! 1030 01:12:32,789 --> 01:12:34,332 Yahara... 1031 01:12:35,667 --> 01:12:37,627 If, here in Okinawa... 1032 01:12:39,587 --> 01:12:42,507 ...we don't try to attack, even once... 1033 01:12:42,590 --> 01:12:46,261 ...and we get defeated, how will we apologize to His Majesty? 1034 01:12:46,386 --> 01:12:49,139 No... how will we apologize to Japan? 1035 01:12:49,305 --> 01:12:52,726 We will apologize to no one. We won't have to. 1036 01:12:52,809 --> 01:12:54,769 We're doing the best that we possibly can. 1037 01:12:54,936 --> 01:12:58,398 War must be fought aggressively! Actively! 1038 01:12:58,523 --> 01:13:02,861 We must seek life amidst death! That is the path to victory. 1039 01:13:02,944 --> 01:13:06,906 So, to achieve that victory, we must give our all! 1040 01:13:08,658 --> 01:13:11,327 Gas bomb! It's a gas bomb! 1041 01:13:13,830 --> 01:13:15,373 Calm down! 1042 01:13:15,582 --> 01:13:15,665 Don't panic! It's not a gas bomb! Return to your posts! 1043 01:13:15,665 --> 01:13:19,794 CAPTAIN SAKAGUCHI Don't panic! It's not a gas bomb! Return to your posts! 1044 01:13:48,948 --> 01:13:50,492 Yahara... 1045 01:13:55,497 --> 01:13:56,915 Please... 1046 01:14:07,801 --> 01:14:09,427 Let's die together. 1047 01:14:12,806 --> 01:14:18,269 The next attack... please support my plan. 1048 01:14:23,316 --> 01:14:28,863 Send the following: "Except for one division assigned..." 1049 01:14:29,072 --> 01:14:33,034 "...to defend Oroku Naval Base, our forces are to merge with the Army." 1050 01:14:35,161 --> 01:14:36,538 It's absurd. 1051 01:14:37,705 --> 01:14:40,667 They're asking us to join in their all-out attack. Impossible. 1052 01:14:40,792 --> 01:14:47,090 We have only one rifle to five men, two-three grenades each, and no automatic weapons. 1053 01:14:47,215 --> 01:14:50,927 Message from the 32nd Army: "Deploy four battalions immediately." 1054 01:14:51,094 --> 01:14:53,930 - What?! - I'll go. 1055 01:14:54,097 --> 01:14:54,514 Huh? 1056 01:14:54,514 --> 01:14:57,851 Organize the recruits into four battalions. 1057 01:14:58,101 --> 01:15:00,395 OPERATION KIKUSUI NO.4 1058 01:15:00,520 --> 01:15:00,770 Victory or defeat, neither concerns us. 1059 01:15:00,770 --> 01:15:03,481 POEM OF SQUAD MEMBERS Victory or defeat, neither concerns us. 1060 01:15:03,481 --> 01:15:03,565 POEM OF SQUAD MEMBERS 1061 01:15:04,232 --> 01:15:07,569 My friends say ramming a ship will be quite painful. 1062 01:15:08,319 --> 01:15:11,948 As I go, I remember that I owe someone money. 1063 01:15:12,031 --> 01:15:14,909 If you are in a hurry to fly, sometimes you forget to urinate first. 1064 01:15:24,377 --> 01:15:31,676 I feel alive again. 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM are my favorite times of the day. 1065 01:15:31,885 --> 01:15:36,222 I wonder why they always stop bombing and shelling us at those times? 1066 01:15:36,389 --> 01:15:40,643 It's because even Americans need to take a piss. 1067 01:15:40,810 --> 01:15:41,561 That's true. 1068 01:15:41,728 --> 01:15:44,856 Hey mister? Mister Barber? 1069 01:15:45,064 --> 01:15:46,064 Huh? 1070 01:15:46,191 --> 01:15:47,191 It is you. 1071 01:15:47,233 --> 01:15:49,903 Oh... You're the Tinsmith's son. 1072 01:15:50,111 --> 01:15:52,405 Yes... Kokuba. 1073 01:15:52,488 --> 01:15:57,744 As part of the attack on May 4th, I'll be part of a sword charge... 1074 01:15:57,827 --> 01:16:00,872 ...so I need to have someone be responsible for my bones. 1075 01:16:00,997 --> 01:16:03,291 Sir, could I put your name down on the form? 1076 01:16:03,458 --> 01:16:06,961 Sure. Sure, but hey... 1077 01:16:07,128 --> 01:16:10,006 Hey, how old are you? 1078 01:16:10,465 --> 01:16:13,426 Sixteen! Thank you. 1079 01:16:16,721 --> 01:16:18,973 Sixteen... 1080 01:16:19,140 --> 01:16:21,893 Sixteen... 1081 01:16:22,852 --> 01:16:29,651 Before our big attack, I have a special request. 1082 01:16:29,776 --> 01:16:32,111 Recently, we've had reports of civilians... 1083 01:16:32,195 --> 01:16:35,281 ...aiding the enemy. This is a problem. 1084 01:16:35,406 --> 01:16:38,159 Please be on watch for such unpatriotic people. 1085 01:16:38,326 --> 01:16:41,579 I don't believe there are any such people among the villagers. 1086 01:16:41,746 --> 01:16:43,498 No. 1087 01:16:43,623 --> 01:16:45,583 There are spies, for certain. 1088 01:16:47,043 --> 01:16:49,712 They've cut our phone lines... 1089 01:16:49,796 --> 01:16:54,676 ...they go around saying "Stop the war." They exist, all right. 1090 01:17:00,640 --> 01:17:02,517 Who goes there?! 1091 01:17:04,519 --> 01:17:09,023 Can you let me rest here for a while? 1092 01:17:10,525 --> 01:17:12,110 Where did you come from?! 1093 01:17:12,277 --> 01:17:12,819 What? 1094 01:17:12,986 --> 01:17:14,988 Where did you come from?! 1095 01:17:16,781 --> 01:17:22,245 I'm tired. Our school burned down. 1096 01:17:22,412 --> 01:17:25,206 Civilians aren't allowed in the fortresses! 1097 01:17:25,999 --> 01:17:27,959 On your way! 1098 01:17:57,905 --> 01:17:59,282 What happened?! 1099 01:17:59,449 --> 01:18:03,369 A spy! That guy gave the signal! 1100 01:18:05,038 --> 01:18:07,040 Hold it! 1101 01:18:20,345 --> 01:18:24,515 MAY 4TH START OF GENERAL ATTACK 1102 01:18:26,934 --> 01:18:29,395 Hey. 1103 01:18:29,520 --> 01:18:30,920 What do you think about this attack? 1104 01:18:31,064 --> 01:18:32,732 Well... 1105 01:18:32,857 --> 01:18:34,233 I wouldn't know. 1106 01:18:34,400 --> 01:18:36,235 It's a success. 1107 01:18:36,944 --> 01:18:38,446 We're winning. 1108 01:18:39,238 --> 01:18:40,406 Really? 1109 01:18:40,615 --> 01:18:44,202 Two hundred of our guns have stopped defending and started attacking. 1110 01:18:45,203 --> 01:18:46,923 But everything depends on what happens next. 1111 01:18:50,708 --> 01:18:54,670 The 32nd Army's Ito Battalion assaulted and occupied the Tanabaru hills. 1112 01:18:54,796 --> 01:18:56,196 They destroyed an enemy supply dump! 1113 01:18:56,339 --> 01:18:57,131 Good! 1114 01:18:57,298 --> 01:19:01,135 Well done, Ito Battalion! General, they deserve a letter of commendation! 1115 01:19:03,012 --> 01:19:03,304 Companies, form a defensive ring! 1116 01:19:03,304 --> 01:19:05,348 CAPTAIN ITO Companies, form a defensive ring! 1117 01:19:05,348 --> 01:19:05,515 CAPTAIN ITO 1118 01:19:05,515 --> 01:19:06,766 CAPTAIN ITO Yes sir! 1119 01:19:06,766 --> 01:19:07,766 Yes sir! 1120 01:19:12,438 --> 01:19:14,023 - Squad leader! - Yes. 1121 01:19:14,190 --> 01:19:16,377 Squad leader! Send a coded message to Regimental Headquarters! 1122 01:19:16,401 --> 01:19:17,841 Everyone who knows the codes is dead. 1123 01:19:17,985 --> 01:19:22,115 Then send it in the clear: Battalion is currently at Hill 154.9! 1124 01:19:22,240 --> 01:19:26,202 Repeat: Battalion is currently at Hill 154.9! 1125 01:19:31,207 --> 01:19:34,168 2nd Company Commander... Oyama is dead! 1126 01:19:34,335 --> 01:19:35,711 Understood. 2nd Company... 1127 01:19:35,795 --> 01:19:38,172 ...will be lead by 2nd Lt. Kurata. 1128 01:19:38,339 --> 01:19:39,339 Yes sir. 1129 01:19:51,436 --> 01:19:56,441 SURVIVORS OF 2ND BATTALION: 4 1130 01:20:09,996 --> 01:20:12,123 MAY 5TH 1131 01:20:12,707 --> 01:20:15,042 2ND DAY OF GENERAL ATTACK 1132 01:20:16,836 --> 01:20:18,671 I can't tell... 1133 01:20:18,754 --> 01:20:22,717 ...can't tell what's going on in all that smoke. 1134 01:20:30,975 --> 01:20:38,399 INTERMISSION 1135 01:23:09,550 --> 01:23:10,801 Damn... 1136 01:24:03,646 --> 01:24:08,901 AMERICAN CASUALTIES: 1,000 JAPANESE CASUALTIES: 5,000 1137 01:24:10,694 --> 01:24:12,279 Hey. 1138 01:24:46,063 --> 01:24:47,523 Here. 1139 01:24:48,232 --> 01:24:49,942 Captain... 1140 01:25:07,126 --> 01:25:11,714 ITO BATTALION: 250 DEAD OUT OF 550 1141 01:25:17,553 --> 01:25:24,977 My soldiers! You've indeed fought well here in Okinawa! 1142 01:25:26,312 --> 01:25:30,941 As your Commander, let me express my undying gratitude! 1143 01:25:40,618 --> 01:25:42,036 Bandage. 1144 01:25:43,579 --> 01:25:46,540 A rocket hit Cave #5! Students and patients are buried alive'. 1145 01:25:57,301 --> 01:26:00,262 - Sawada! Sawada! - Doctor, hang on. 1146 01:26:00,304 --> 01:26:01,472 Sawada. 1147 01:26:11,232 --> 01:26:12,066 Doctor'. 1148 01:26:12,233 --> 01:26:14,235 Doctor, it's Miss Takashiki. 1149 01:26:15,819 --> 01:26:18,280 Hang on, Hiro... Hang on. 1150 01:26:22,326 --> 01:26:24,119 Takashiki'. 1151 01:26:24,870 --> 01:26:26,288 Hiro! 1152 01:26:26,413 --> 01:26:27,915 Takashiki. 1153 01:26:29,333 --> 01:26:31,293 Takashiki, hang in there. 1154 01:26:44,807 --> 01:26:47,810 This is one heavy daikon! 1155 01:26:49,812 --> 01:26:51,230 Next... 1156 01:26:58,195 --> 01:27:03,826 No! Don't cut off my leg! Who'll marry me then?! 1157 01:27:07,705 --> 01:27:09,790 You're leaving? 1158 01:27:09,999 --> 01:27:14,336 I'm going to Imperial Headquarters to request help from the Air Force. 1159 01:27:14,461 --> 01:27:16,255 I have the permission of our Commander. 1160 01:27:48,996 --> 01:27:53,542 10 SURVIVORS IN TEACHERS' COLLEGE SQUAD 1161 01:28:07,473 --> 01:28:10,017 HEADMASTER NODA 1162 01:28:12,061 --> 01:28:13,646 We'll be on our way! 1163 01:28:15,689 --> 01:28:17,650 Left face... On my mark... 1164 01:28:18,942 --> 01:28:20,903 Forward... 1165 01:28:21,028 --> 01:28:22,988 ...March! 1166 01:28:28,994 --> 01:28:31,163 Do your best! 1167 01:28:31,330 --> 01:28:33,290 Do your best! 1168 01:28:34,667 --> 01:28:34,750 The 32nd Army is no longer an effective military unit. 1169 01:28:34,750 --> 01:28:38,003 VICE CHIEF OF STAFF KAWABE The 32nd Army is no longer an effective military unit. 1170 01:28:38,003 --> 01:28:40,163 The 32nd Army is no longer an effective military unit. 1171 01:28:40,881 --> 01:28:45,928 Such being the case, we should give up on Okinawa... 1172 01:28:46,053 --> 01:28:49,431 ...and devote our efforts to the mainland; I believe this would be for the best. 1173 01:28:49,598 --> 01:28:55,562 This is why the 32nd Army must hold the enemy as long as possible in Okinawa. 1174 01:28:56,814 --> 01:28:58,732 I know... 1175 01:29:00,025 --> 01:29:02,986 I know that I will die here in Shuri. 1176 01:29:04,279 --> 01:29:09,118 I too thought that we would make our final stand here. 1177 01:29:09,243 --> 01:29:15,958 But this isn't our last bastion; we still hold other positions. 1178 01:29:16,083 --> 01:29:21,046 If we moved south and regrouped, the 32nd could fight on. 1179 01:29:23,048 --> 01:29:25,259 I'll give you my gut feeling. 1180 01:29:25,634 --> 01:29:27,386 I am... 1181 01:29:27,803 --> 01:29:30,472 ...sick of this damn cave. 1182 01:29:33,267 --> 01:29:34,935 Yahara... 1183 01:29:35,978 --> 01:29:37,771 ...can't we die yet? 1184 01:29:37,938 --> 01:29:40,774 If we die now, we give up all chance of victory. 1185 01:29:40,941 --> 01:29:42,901 I agree with Yahara. 1186 01:29:45,446 --> 01:29:47,156 Chief of Staff. 1187 01:29:47,614 --> 01:29:49,324 To the last man... 1188 01:29:49,700 --> 01:29:53,120 "Shaku:" 30.3 cm, "Sun:" 3.03 cm To the last shaku and sun of Okinawa... 1189 01:29:53,120 --> 01:29:53,162 "Shaku:" 30.3 cm, "Sun:" 3.03 cm 1190 01:29:53,162 --> 01:29:55,202 "Shaku:" 30.3 cm, "Sun:" 3.03 cm ...let us fight on. 1191 01:29:56,790 --> 01:29:59,960 I believe that this is the destiny of the 32nd. 1192 01:30:00,252 --> 01:30:04,298 Imperial Headquarters resolved to fight a decisive mainland battle. 1193 01:30:04,715 --> 01:30:08,427 Okinawa would receive no more reinforcements. 1194 01:30:08,844 --> 01:30:12,765 The Giretsu Airborne Assault Force was to be the last to be sent. 1195 01:30:13,348 --> 01:30:13,432 However, news of this reversal by Headquarters... 1196 01:30:13,432 --> 01:30:15,642 MAY 22ND However, news of this reversal by Headquarters... 1197 01:30:15,642 --> 01:30:16,703 However, news of this reversal by Headquarters... 1198 01:30:16,727 --> 01:30:20,022 ...somehow failed to reach the defenders of Okinawa. 1199 01:30:20,189 --> 01:30:25,027 We could retreat to the Chinen or Kiyan Peninsulas. 1200 01:30:25,152 --> 01:30:28,489 But Yonabaru, at the neck of the Chinen, has already fallen to the enemy. 1201 01:30:28,572 --> 01:30:30,012 So it would be difficult to go there. 1202 01:30:30,783 --> 01:30:33,744 STAFF OFFICER KYOSO I don't know for sure how many men we've got left... 1203 01:30:33,744 --> 01:30:33,869 STAFF OFFICER KYOSO 1204 01:30:33,869 --> 01:30:35,329 STAFF OFFICER KYOSO ...but let's say we've still got 50,000. 1205 01:30:35,329 --> 01:30:35,454 ...but let's say we've still got 50,000. 1206 01:30:35,537 --> 01:30:38,540 What will our strategy be if we withdrew that many troops to the south? 1207 01:30:38,665 --> 01:30:41,460 I'd like to hear the plans. 1208 01:30:41,627 --> 01:30:43,587 We'll locate Headquarters in Mabuni... 1209 01:30:43,712 --> 01:30:47,132 ...and fight with the Yaesu and Yoza Mountains as the linchpins of our front line. 1210 01:30:51,804 --> 01:30:54,389 Excuse me, I'm Governor Shimada. 1211 01:30:56,558 --> 01:30:58,936 I hear you are retreating to the Shimajiri district. 1212 01:30:59,102 --> 01:31:02,189 We're not retreating, we're moving our Headquarters. 1213 01:31:02,397 --> 01:31:04,757 This is a highly classified military briefing, please leave. 1214 01:31:06,193 --> 01:31:08,695 If the Shimajiri district becomes a battlefield... 1215 01:31:09,071 --> 01:31:12,991 ...well, there are 300,000 civilian refugees there. 1216 01:31:13,242 --> 01:31:15,536 I thought they were evacuated to the north. 1217 01:31:16,078 --> 01:31:19,832 We had no transportation, so only 50,000 went north. 1218 01:31:19,998 --> 01:31:22,668 Why did you send 300,000 people south? 1219 01:31:23,210 --> 01:31:26,755 The people believed that since your Headquarters was in Shuri... 1220 01:31:26,880 --> 01:31:28,590 ...that it would be safe to move south. 1221 01:31:28,715 --> 01:31:30,592 Please evacuate them immediately. 1222 01:31:31,552 --> 01:31:33,887 How can they get past the U.S. Forces? 1223 01:31:34,721 --> 01:31:36,157 There is no route that connects to the north. 1224 01:31:36,181 --> 01:31:37,850 What are we going to do then? 1225 01:31:40,352 --> 01:31:44,189 Mr. Shimada... We've decided on our course of action. 1226 01:31:48,610 --> 01:31:51,822 The 62nd Division is against moving the Headquarters. 1227 01:31:53,448 --> 01:31:53,574 The 62nd Division wants to die here. 1228 01:31:53,574 --> 01:31:57,077 COLONEL UENO The 62nd Division wants to die here. 1229 01:31:57,077 --> 01:31:57,828 COLONEL UENO 1230 01:31:57,828 --> 01:31:57,953 COLONEL UENO Our resources are almost exhausted... 1231 01:31:57,953 --> 01:32:01,623 Our resources are almost exhausted... 1232 01:32:01,957 --> 01:32:05,460 ...and we have no strength left to move and then begin fighting again! 1233 01:32:07,629 --> 01:32:10,591 You Chiefs of Staff should know this. 1234 01:32:13,677 --> 01:32:16,138 Also, several thousand of our injured... 1235 01:32:16,263 --> 01:32:20,225 ...are here in the Shuri area. 1236 01:32:21,810 --> 01:32:24,605 The Division cannot abandon them. 1237 01:32:25,147 --> 01:32:29,109 We cannot leave our comrades-in-arms behind; we will not move from here! 1238 01:32:31,862 --> 01:32:33,238 Also... 1239 01:32:34,031 --> 01:32:36,867 ...thousands of our comrades have fallen. 1240 01:32:38,785 --> 01:32:42,456 The 62nd will stay and protect the injured who cannot be moved... 1241 01:32:42,539 --> 01:32:47,419 ...and join our fallen comrades in honorable gyokusai'. 1242 01:32:49,463 --> 01:32:53,884 The Division Commander strongly desires this. 1243 01:32:59,014 --> 01:33:04,728 The people of Okinawa... trust the military. 1244 01:33:05,437 --> 01:33:07,898 Thus they've gathered in the south of the island. 1245 01:33:08,607 --> 01:33:11,193 Isn't there any way that you can save these 300,000 people? 1246 01:33:12,110 --> 01:33:13,320 Please leave. 1247 01:33:19,701 --> 01:33:21,161 Mr. Shimada. 1248 01:33:29,378 --> 01:33:32,798 We soldiers, for the sake of Japan... 1249 01:33:33,382 --> 01:33:36,343 ...have to do whatever we can to win this battle. 1250 01:33:37,552 --> 01:33:39,346 Please understand. 1251 01:33:40,514 --> 01:33:43,475 And I, as Governor... 1252 01:33:44,017 --> 01:33:47,354 ...have to do whatever I can to save the people. 1253 01:33:51,066 --> 01:33:53,443 GIRETSU FLYING SQUAD 1254 01:34:13,380 --> 01:34:13,422 SQUAD LEADER OKUYAMA 1255 01:34:13,422 --> 01:34:15,674 SQUAD LEADER OKUYAMA You're not old enough to smoke, are you? 1256 01:34:15,674 --> 01:34:17,068 You're not old enough to smoke, are you? 1257 01:34:17,092 --> 01:34:21,013 No, I'll try it, this'll be my last chance. 1258 01:34:32,733 --> 01:34:36,194 Anti-aircraft fire! Planes two and four have been hit! 1259 01:34:39,489 --> 01:34:41,450 Shit! 1260 01:34:48,790 --> 01:34:49,291 It's shaking like I've had a stroke. 1261 01:34:49,291 --> 01:34:50,584 CAPTAIN SUWABE It's shaking like I've had a stroke. 1262 01:34:50,584 --> 01:34:50,751 CAPTAIN SUWABE 1263 01:34:50,751 --> 01:34:51,877 CAPTAIN SUWABE I'd rather die than be crippled like that. 1264 01:34:51,877 --> 01:34:52,937 I'd rather die than be crippled like that. 1265 01:34:52,961 --> 01:34:55,922 Planes three and five have been hit too! 1266 01:34:59,926 --> 01:35:03,263 Mr. Okuyama, here we go! Hang on tight! 1267 01:35:03,430 --> 01:35:05,390 Fly smoothly, Mr. Suwabe! 1268 01:35:05,807 --> 01:35:07,142 Smoothly now! 1269 01:35:07,476 --> 01:35:09,144 - We're going in! - Yes sir! 1270 01:35:11,021 --> 01:35:11,772 EXCERPTS FROM HISTORY OF US NAVY AIR BATTLES 1271 01:35:11,772 --> 01:35:15,732 EXCERPTS FROM HISTORY OF US NAVY AIR BATTLES A moment later, the last plane pancaked onto the runway. 1272 01:35:16,193 --> 01:35:20,280 Eight or nine fully armed soldiers jumped out of the plane. 1273 01:35:20,947 --> 01:35:22,908 They spread out in eight directions... 1274 01:35:22,991 --> 01:35:27,454 ...and began throwing grenades at the rows of U.S. Planes. 1275 01:35:28,997 --> 01:35:31,958 Seven attack and cargo planes went up in flames. 1276 01:35:32,042 --> 01:35:35,587 In addition, they destroyed a total of 26... 1277 01:35:35,670 --> 01:35:37,631 ...bombers, fighters, and other attack planes. 1278 01:35:37,756 --> 01:35:42,636 Six hundred drums containing 70,000 gallons of gasoline exploded into flames. 1279 01:35:43,553 --> 01:35:49,309 The north airfield was put out of action until 8:00 AM of the 25th. 1280 01:35:53,688 --> 01:35:58,235 After we relocate Headquarters, the military hospital will also move south. 1281 01:35:58,360 --> 01:36:00,946 We'll take as much equipment as we possibly can. 1282 01:36:01,655 --> 01:36:06,076 Patients who are not ambulatory will have to be left behind. 1283 01:36:06,243 --> 01:36:07,661 Left behind? 1284 01:36:08,703 --> 01:36:10,664 We've been ordered to take the necessary measures. 1285 01:36:10,831 --> 01:36:11,957 Necessary measures? 1286 01:36:29,391 --> 01:36:32,185 What's going to become of us? 1287 01:36:32,352 --> 01:36:34,938 Hey student, take me with you! 1288 01:36:35,105 --> 01:36:40,485 We fought for you! For your sake! 1289 01:36:45,699 --> 01:36:53,748 Take me with you! Take me with you! Take me with you! 1290 01:36:56,209 --> 01:36:57,878 Nurse, excuse me... 1291 01:36:58,086 --> 01:36:59,087 What? 1292 01:36:59,713 --> 01:37:02,215 Do you have a razor I could borrow? 1293 01:37:02,382 --> 01:37:05,010 I got one, but what do you want it for? 1294 01:37:05,177 --> 01:37:06,928 I need to shave. 1295 01:37:07,095 --> 01:37:09,097 Oh, sure... 1296 01:37:14,269 --> 01:37:16,229 Thank you. 1297 01:37:20,901 --> 01:37:23,028 I'll give you a hand. 1298 01:37:25,655 --> 01:37:27,616 Hurry up and go. 1299 01:37:50,972 --> 01:37:53,934 Takashiki... okay, let's go. 1300 01:38:02,943 --> 01:38:06,029 - It hurts! - Relax. 1301 01:38:06,112 --> 01:38:08,782 Be strong, we have to go. 1302 01:38:08,949 --> 01:38:12,786 I can't. Doctor, I'm staying behind. 1303 01:38:13,328 --> 01:38:15,664 What are you talking about! You can do it. 1304 01:38:15,830 --> 01:38:17,290 It hurts! 1305 01:38:28,760 --> 01:38:30,512 Somebody give us a hand! 1306 01:38:32,639 --> 01:38:34,641 We need to carry out a student! 1307 01:38:35,642 --> 01:38:39,104 Please give us a hand! Please! 1308 01:38:39,980 --> 01:38:40,980 Please! 1309 01:38:49,823 --> 01:38:52,951 Sorry to trouble you... but, please dress me. 1310 01:38:59,958 --> 01:39:01,543 Takashiki... 1311 01:39:01,668 --> 01:39:04,629 I promise I'll come back for you. 1312 01:39:06,047 --> 01:39:09,009 Yes. I'll wait for you. 1313 01:39:09,134 --> 01:39:11,678 Doctor, please take care. 1314 01:39:13,930 --> 01:39:15,473 T... Takashiki... 1315 01:39:19,853 --> 01:39:21,813 Mom... 1316 01:39:33,199 --> 01:39:38,079 2,000 SUICIDES IN HAEBARU ARMY HOSPITAL 1317 01:39:53,219 --> 01:39:55,180 Come on, hang on! 1318 01:40:00,560 --> 01:40:02,854 Take me! Take me! 1319 01:40:02,937 --> 01:40:05,440 Take me! 1320 01:40:05,607 --> 01:40:07,567 Take me! 1321 01:40:09,861 --> 01:40:13,114 50,000 EVACUEES 1322 01:40:24,084 --> 01:40:29,756 Hey! I'm Sergeant Omori, from the Independent Machine Gun Unit. 1323 01:40:29,839 --> 01:40:32,884 Anybody know where my men are? 1324 01:40:33,009 --> 01:40:38,556 If you see them, you tell 'em, that Omori was crawling around in the mud. 1325 01:40:40,558 --> 01:40:43,520 I won't die like this. 1326 01:40:43,895 --> 01:40:47,982 They're leaving me here to die, but I won't go that easy. I'm not dying that easy! 1327 01:41:01,704 --> 01:41:04,791 Sneaking off in the middle of the night, Mr. Barber? 1328 01:41:04,874 --> 01:41:05,959 You can leave if you want. 1329 01:41:06,126 --> 01:41:09,879 No sir. I'm coming along! Please let me go with you. 1330 01:41:10,046 --> 01:41:13,007 Sir, the Chihaya squad will escort you. 1331 01:41:17,762 --> 01:41:19,347 Now'. Move! 1332 01:41:34,696 --> 01:41:36,698 What are you guys? 1333 01:41:41,995 --> 01:41:45,081 The 62nd Division. We heard... 1334 01:41:45,206 --> 01:41:47,750 ...that some of our men were still at the hospital. 1335 01:41:50,837 --> 01:41:54,674 Our guys... no, the enemy... how far have they gotten? 1336 01:41:55,049 --> 01:41:58,303 Naha... and Yanabaru. 1337 01:41:59,512 --> 01:42:02,515 It's as if Shuri's being strangled. 1338 01:42:03,308 --> 01:42:07,812 That Staff Officer was really moved, but he's got it all wrong, doesn't he? 1339 01:42:08,396 --> 01:42:10,815 That hospital was like Hell. 1340 01:42:12,066 --> 01:42:17,489 That's right, Hell. You're better off dead than writhing in agony there. 1341 01:42:17,572 --> 01:42:19,532 That's what we told him... but he's a idiot! 1342 01:42:19,699 --> 01:42:22,577 Let us die with you! 1343 01:42:22,785 --> 01:42:25,497 - Who is it? - The Giretsu Airborne Raiding Force. 1344 01:42:25,580 --> 01:42:26,956 Huh? 1345 01:42:28,082 --> 01:42:35,340 - So some of you guys made it. - We finally... got here... 1346 01:42:35,423 --> 01:42:37,717 - ...but it's too late... - Asshole! 1347 01:42:38,635 --> 01:42:41,429 Do you think our country can be defended by corpses?! 1348 01:42:41,554 --> 01:42:45,975 The Yasukuni Shrine will become full only while the frontlines become empty! 1349 01:42:46,684 --> 01:42:48,364 Please leave, we're blowing up the shelter. 1350 01:42:48,436 --> 01:42:51,397 Calm down, you idiot. I gotta have a smoke first. 1351 01:42:52,565 --> 01:42:53,900 Where were you born? 1352 01:42:55,818 --> 01:42:56,528 In Tokyo. 1353 01:42:56,528 --> 01:42:59,364 Good, then I'll explain it so you'll understand. 1354 01:43:00,114 --> 01:43:02,492 From here in Shuri to Kiyan... 1355 01:43:02,617 --> 01:43:05,787 ...let's say you're walking along the Yamanote railway track... 1356 01:43:06,412 --> 01:43:09,958 ...is the distance from Shinjuku to Shinagawa. 1357 01:43:10,416 --> 01:43:12,627 Something like that. 1358 01:43:13,044 --> 01:43:15,255 You can get there even if you're crawling. 1359 01:43:15,547 --> 01:43:17,149 Go there, even if you have to crawl all the way! 1360 01:43:17,173 --> 01:43:19,425 ICHINICHIBASHI 1361 01:43:36,985 --> 01:43:38,486 I can't see! I can't see! 1362 01:43:38,861 --> 01:43:40,196 A little more... 1363 01:43:49,163 --> 01:43:51,833 We've been ordered to retreat! Sergeant, please retreat! 1364 01:43:52,000 --> 01:43:54,961 We can't retreat now, this is our big chance! You idiot! 1365 01:43:59,507 --> 01:44:00,967 Fire! 1366 01:44:02,802 --> 01:44:04,804 We hit it'. 1367 01:44:49,891 --> 01:44:52,852 This is going to be a battlefield, hurry and go to the Chinen Peninsula. 1368 01:44:58,691 --> 01:45:01,235 Senior Staff Officer, did you see that? 1369 01:45:01,402 --> 01:45:04,364 - See what? - That lady was holding a baby's leg. 1370 01:45:22,215 --> 01:45:23,215 Doctor Nakasone! 1371 01:45:23,383 --> 01:45:25,051 Head nurse! 1372 01:45:25,218 --> 01:45:26,218 Teacher! 1373 01:45:26,302 --> 01:45:28,262 Teacher! 1374 01:45:33,476 --> 01:45:36,020 I've got something for all of you. 1375 01:45:36,104 --> 01:45:37,522 Look, cabbages! 1376 01:45:37,689 --> 01:45:40,191 Wow! 1377 01:45:44,612 --> 01:45:47,198 Doctor, have some. 1378 01:45:47,365 --> 01:45:49,325 Oh, thanks. 1379 01:45:57,917 --> 01:46:00,086 MABUNI 1380 01:46:02,922 --> 01:46:05,341 COMMAND TRENCH 1381 01:46:21,023 --> 01:46:22,942 Glad you made it, sir. 1382 01:46:23,109 --> 01:46:26,571 - How is the General and the others? - They got here about an hour ago. 1383 01:46:29,949 --> 01:46:32,160 How far away is the enemy? 1384 01:46:32,827 --> 01:46:36,372 They've invaded Naha and Shuri, and begun moving south. 1385 01:46:43,504 --> 01:46:45,465 Where are our positions? 1386 01:46:48,843 --> 01:46:50,428 What's the matter? 1387 01:46:51,554 --> 01:46:53,473 Only 30,000 were able to retreat. 1388 01:46:55,349 --> 01:46:56,017 What? 1389 01:46:56,017 --> 01:46:59,687 Each battalion is down to about company strength. 1390 01:46:59,812 --> 01:47:02,774 We're down to about 20% of what we started with. 1391 01:47:12,533 --> 01:47:16,537 Not only that, the Oroku naval battalion, because of a communications error... 1392 01:47:16,662 --> 01:47:18,956 ...have gone down to Maehira on their own. 1393 01:47:19,040 --> 01:47:20,541 This weakens our left flank! 1394 01:47:20,792 --> 01:47:23,920 TRENCH TODOROKI, MAEHIRA 1395 01:47:27,131 --> 01:47:28,549 General. 1396 01:47:28,633 --> 01:47:31,677 Headquarters is telling us to return to Oroku. 1397 01:47:31,803 --> 01:47:35,765 But the Army just wants to use the Navy as a shield. 1398 01:47:51,531 --> 01:47:53,533 Let's go back to Oroku. 1399 01:47:54,826 --> 01:47:56,077 It was our mistake. 1400 01:47:56,077 --> 01:47:59,080 But we've destroyed everything there; the fortifications and the artillery. 1401 01:47:59,455 --> 01:48:02,750 We can rebuild what's been destroyed. 1402 01:48:02,917 --> 01:48:03,543 Huh? 1403 01:48:03,543 --> 01:48:07,505 As long as we have our fighting spirit, we can do it. 1404 01:48:09,841 --> 01:48:12,802 The Navy strength lies in its spirit. 1405 01:48:14,720 --> 01:48:19,392 Also, I refuse to fight... 1406 01:48:19,517 --> 01:48:23,729 ...amidst non-combatant civilians. 1407 01:48:29,402 --> 01:48:34,866 Then we will leave the nurses, cooks, and communications staff behind? 1408 01:48:35,074 --> 01:48:35,950 Of course. 1409 01:48:35,950 --> 01:48:41,080 The Governor would have reported the situation in Okinawa... 1410 01:48:41,163 --> 01:48:43,624 ...had there been any way to do so. 1411 01:48:43,749 --> 01:48:49,255 The 32nd Army has also admitted that it has no means of communication. 1412 01:48:49,547 --> 01:48:53,009 Though the Governor has not asked me to do so... 1413 01:48:53,092 --> 01:48:55,386 ...I cannot keep silent about the present situation. 1414 01:48:55,469 --> 01:48:59,932 So on his behalf, I am writing this emergency report. 1415 01:49:00,182 --> 01:49:03,311 Since the enemy invaded Okinawa... 1416 01:49:03,436 --> 01:49:06,314 ...the Army and Navy have fought a defensive battle. 1417 01:49:06,606 --> 01:49:10,943 They haven't had the resources to protect the civilian population. 1418 01:49:11,068 --> 01:49:16,073 Nonetheless, the island's young people volunteered to man the defenses. 1419 01:49:16,198 --> 01:49:18,358 Those who remained, the elderly, women, and children... 1420 01:49:18,409 --> 01:49:22,997 ...have lost their homes and possessions to the bombs. 1421 01:49:23,122 --> 01:49:29,629 They moved themselves to shelters, where they wouldn't hinder military operations. 1422 01:49:29,921 --> 01:49:33,424 They wandered about amidst falling bombs, exposed to the elements... 1423 01:49:33,549 --> 01:49:35,589 ...existing in a world of suffering and deprivation. 1424 01:49:35,676 --> 01:49:37,678 General. 1425 01:49:41,140 --> 01:49:44,310 - I am sorry. - What? What's happened? 1426 01:49:44,393 --> 01:49:46,354 We have women volunteers... 1427 01:50:15,716 --> 01:50:17,677 They must change their clothes. 1428 01:50:18,511 --> 01:50:19,762 Otherwise, they'll catch colds. 1429 01:50:20,930 --> 01:50:23,182 JUNE 13TH 1430 01:50:26,102 --> 01:50:32,525 Young women served the Army by nursing, cooking, and even... 1431 01:50:32,650 --> 01:50:36,320 ...carrying ammunition; some of them begged to be allowed to fight. 1432 01:50:53,963 --> 01:50:57,008 Banzai! 1433 01:51:41,594 --> 01:51:43,804 Hey, are you OK? 1434 01:51:44,930 --> 01:51:46,640 Pull them in! Hurry! 1435 01:51:51,604 --> 01:51:53,564 Bastards! 1436 01:52:23,302 --> 01:52:27,056 There was no reward for their service. 1437 01:52:27,139 --> 01:52:29,517 As the battle drew towards its close... 1438 01:52:29,642 --> 01:52:33,604 ...the natural terrain of the island of Okinawa... 1439 01:52:33,687 --> 01:52:36,690 ...became twisted into a ravaged, scorched landscape. 1440 01:52:41,612 --> 01:52:44,865 Thus did the people of Okinawa fight. 1441 01:52:44,990 --> 01:52:49,954 In the future, I request that they receive special considerations. 1442 01:52:50,538 --> 01:52:53,666 JUNE 14TH, 1 AM 1443 01:52:53,958 --> 01:52:54,250 Hey, you women! Get out of the shelter! 1444 01:52:54,250 --> 01:52:56,669 CAVE IN KOMESU Hey, you women! Get out of the shelter! 1445 01:52:56,669 --> 01:52:57,669 CAVE IN KOMESU 1446 01:52:58,629 --> 01:53:02,716 Say something! This is no place for you. 1447 01:53:03,509 --> 01:53:05,594 All villagers must leave the shelter. 1448 01:53:06,679 --> 01:53:08,139 That's an order. 1449 01:53:08,222 --> 01:53:09,222 Leave! 1450 01:53:11,058 --> 01:53:15,855 We're not going to leave. This is our shelter. 1451 01:53:15,980 --> 01:53:17,982 You're a soldier, aren't you? 1452 01:53:18,107 --> 01:53:19,787 You're fighting the Americans, aren't you?! 1453 01:53:19,817 --> 01:53:20,526 What? 1454 01:53:20,526 --> 01:53:22,945 Why do you scurry from shelter to shelter? 1455 01:53:23,070 --> 01:53:26,031 Why are you chasing us out?! Why do you want to keep hiding?! 1456 01:53:26,323 --> 01:53:28,784 CAVE IN MAKABE 1457 01:53:40,880 --> 01:53:44,049 Don't let him cry, the enemy will hear. 1458 01:53:46,719 --> 01:53:50,472 Take me... take me to the hospital, hurry! 1459 01:53:50,598 --> 01:53:53,184 Are you just going to let me die? 1460 01:53:53,392 --> 01:53:56,187 Dear, I'm sorry, but there's nothing we can do. 1461 01:53:56,353 --> 01:53:58,856 Don't talk! One more word and I'll kill you'. 1462 01:53:59,190 --> 01:54:01,692 CAVE IN ITOSU 1463 01:54:05,070 --> 01:54:06,739 Well? 1464 01:54:06,906 --> 01:54:08,866 I have to pee! 1465 01:54:09,033 --> 01:54:10,993 Are you scared or something? 1466 01:54:18,250 --> 01:54:19,919 Just go do it inside. 1467 01:54:20,085 --> 01:54:22,546 I can't, it's unsanitary! 1468 01:54:22,796 --> 01:54:25,299 Then just squat right here and do it. 1469 01:54:39,146 --> 01:54:39,897 Hey mister. 1470 01:54:40,064 --> 01:54:40,773 Huh? 1471 01:54:40,940 --> 01:54:42,900 How much for a cup of that water? 1472 01:54:43,067 --> 01:54:46,820 ¥1 = 100-sen. 30-sen in 1944 would be roughly equivalent to $30 today. 30-sen. 1473 01:54:46,987 --> 01:54:49,031 Business is good, eh? 1474 01:54:49,198 --> 01:54:53,160 I'm risking my life. I should be charging 50-sen! 1475 01:54:58,499 --> 01:55:00,084 Hey'. Hang in there! 1476 01:55:01,418 --> 01:55:04,588 Long live the Emperor! 1477 01:55:04,797 --> 01:55:07,758 You idiot, you're barely scratched! 1478 01:55:09,718 --> 01:55:12,805 Really? 1479 01:55:17,893 --> 01:55:23,315 Tokko Battalion #3 tenaciously kept on fighting. 1480 01:55:27,987 --> 01:55:29,697 Halt! 1481 01:55:29,822 --> 01:55:30,572 Who goes there?! 1482 01:55:30,739 --> 01:55:33,534 Sir, I'm an Iron Blood Loyalist! 1483 01:55:33,701 --> 01:55:34,701 "Iron Blood"? 1484 01:55:34,785 --> 01:55:37,329 Local High School students, sir. 1485 01:55:38,247 --> 01:55:39,957 What's with the white flag? 1486 01:55:40,124 --> 01:55:42,626 Please let me in. I'll explain. 1487 01:55:43,335 --> 01:55:44,712 Captain! 1488 01:55:49,842 --> 01:55:51,927 Bastard'. You led the enemy here, didn't you? 1489 01:55:52,094 --> 01:55:52,761 No! 1490 01:55:52,928 --> 01:55:55,264 You're aiding the enemy by trying to get us to surrender! 1491 01:55:55,431 --> 01:55:56,056 That's not true! 1492 01:55:56,140 --> 01:55:57,701 Do you still dare to call yourself Japanese? 1493 01:55:57,725 --> 01:55:58,976 You're wrong! 1494 01:56:01,437 --> 01:56:02,771 Wrong... 1495 01:56:03,814 --> 01:56:08,652 Finally, only five men were left in veteran Kaya's unit. 1496 01:56:28,088 --> 01:56:30,049 Here. 1497 01:56:32,426 --> 01:56:34,011 Captain, sir. 1498 01:57:14,218 --> 01:57:18,931 Mom... Mother... Hurts! It hurts! 1499 01:57:36,156 --> 01:57:38,867 General... Governor Shimada is here. 1500 01:57:40,035 --> 01:57:41,995 Well, hello there, Mr. Shimada. 1501 01:57:42,454 --> 01:57:45,541 I'm heading off to Kunigami. 1502 01:57:46,375 --> 01:57:47,960 I came to say farewell. 1503 01:57:50,295 --> 01:57:52,256 I'm glad you came by. 1504 01:57:53,549 --> 01:57:55,509 Please, come in. 1505 01:58:04,017 --> 01:58:05,017 What's this? 1506 01:58:05,102 --> 01:58:09,022 Bonito jerky... Please, have a snack. 1507 01:58:09,189 --> 01:58:11,150 Thank you. 1508 01:58:12,359 --> 01:58:17,322 I brought you a gift too, some sugarcane. 1509 01:58:17,489 --> 01:58:19,491 Thank you. 1510 01:58:30,294 --> 01:58:37,009 Hey, Yahara... Senior Staff Officer... I'm sick of this war of attrition. 1511 01:58:37,342 --> 01:58:38,760 Please, sir! 1512 01:58:38,927 --> 01:58:42,639 You're requesting an air strike at this late date? 1513 01:58:42,890 --> 01:58:45,893 The 32nd is close to annihilation. 1514 01:58:46,185 --> 01:58:49,104 Then annihilation is inevitable. 1515 01:58:49,229 --> 01:58:52,232 Okinawa is the opening skirmish before the definitive mainland battle. 1516 01:58:52,524 --> 01:58:54,359 But Okinawa is... 1517 01:58:54,735 --> 01:58:59,907 There were two unforgivable mistakes made about Okinawa. 1518 01:59:00,032 --> 01:59:01,700 The first... 1519 01:59:01,783 --> 01:59:06,163 ...was the transfer of the 9th Division; that was the fault of Imperial Headquarters. 1520 01:59:06,246 --> 01:59:12,211 And the other was the 32nd Army's neglect of air operations. 1521 01:59:13,587 --> 01:59:16,006 That was an error made of your Commanders. 1522 01:59:27,809 --> 01:59:29,478 Let's go! 1523 01:59:36,610 --> 01:59:38,445 MANAGEMENT TRENCH 1524 02:00:02,386 --> 02:00:07,307 Speaking of these last three months of valorous fighting by all our soldiers... 1525 02:00:07,599 --> 02:00:11,228 ...and of their diligence in their duty, they have nothing to regret... 1526 02:00:11,311 --> 02:00:13,730 ...and indeed they should congratulate each other. 1527 02:00:13,939 --> 02:00:16,942 However, now our swords are broken and our arrows have been exhausted. 1528 02:00:17,067 --> 02:00:20,112 The army will soon meet its destiny. 1529 02:00:20,237 --> 02:00:24,616 Communications between Headquarters and the battalions has been cut. 1530 02:00:24,700 --> 02:00:34,668 All battalions will therefore be lead by their surviving senior officers. 1531 02:00:34,793 --> 02:00:38,130 They are to fight to the very end, and live on in eternal glory. 1532 02:00:39,047 --> 02:00:41,133 Yeah. 1533 02:00:41,258 --> 02:00:43,135 Live on in eternal glory. 1534 02:00:45,762 --> 02:00:48,515 1ST SURGERY, HANJA 1535 02:00:50,642 --> 02:00:54,021 Hey, all of you! You students have all been released from duty. 1536 02:00:55,731 --> 02:00:58,108 - Released? - How come? 1537 02:00:59,151 --> 02:01:02,237 - Orders from the Army. - What will we do now?! 1538 02:01:03,030 --> 02:01:06,825 It's dangerous here, so we should get out while we can. 1539 02:01:12,623 --> 02:01:15,292 3RD SURGERY, IHARA 1540 02:01:17,878 --> 02:01:21,131 Teachers and students are now released from duty. 1541 02:01:22,716 --> 02:01:26,428 If any of you want to fight alongside the Army... 1542 02:01:26,511 --> 02:01:31,016 ...you can do so if you want to. 1543 02:01:31,141 --> 02:01:37,147 As to what is best, and what you should do, I don't know. 1544 02:01:37,397 --> 02:01:41,818 All of you, do what you want. Surgical Division #2 is hereby dissolved. 1545 02:01:42,027 --> 02:01:45,697 Doctor... are you going to kill yourself? 1546 02:01:46,990 --> 02:01:49,826 Don't be silly! These are vitamins. 1547 02:01:49,993 --> 02:01:52,954 The Army has disbanded us, sir! What are we to do? 1548 02:01:55,374 --> 02:01:57,209 What's going to happen to Okinawa? 1549 02:02:05,926 --> 02:02:07,886 You must live! 1550 02:02:10,847 --> 02:02:13,517 For your own sakes'. 1551 02:02:13,600 --> 02:02:15,560 And you must live on... 1552 02:02:17,688 --> 02:02:19,648 ...for the sake of Okinawa! 1553 02:02:21,066 --> 02:02:22,567 You must live! 1554 02:02:22,776 --> 02:02:29,116 The army told us to die! To die for Japan! And we believed them! 1555 02:02:32,411 --> 02:02:34,079 We're up against the wall. 1556 02:02:34,162 --> 02:02:39,710 Shouldn't the Staff Officers infiltrate the U.S. Areas and engage in guerrilla warfare? 1557 02:02:39,793 --> 02:02:43,755 We Staff Officers aren't commanders'. We don't have to die here! 1558 02:02:48,969 --> 02:02:53,306 Lt. General Ushijima gave missions to each of the Staff Officers... 1559 02:02:53,432 --> 02:02:56,393 ...and therefore, they were forced to depart from Headquarters. 1560 02:02:59,688 --> 02:03:00,188 STAFF OFFICER NAGANO HEADQUARTERS REPORT 1561 02:03:00,188 --> 02:03:02,774 STAFF OFFICER NAGANO HEADQUARTERS REPORT I will take the lead. Everybody follow me! 1562 02:03:02,774 --> 02:03:03,316 I will take the lead. Everybody follow me! 1563 02:03:03,483 --> 02:03:05,110 Farewell, General! 1564 02:03:05,277 --> 02:03:06,236 Take care of yourselves! 1565 02:03:06,236 --> 02:03:07,237 STAFF OFFICER YAKUHARA GUERRILLA REPORT Take care of yourselves! 1566 02:03:07,237 --> 02:03:09,448 STAFF OFFICER YAKUHARA GUERRILLA REPORT 1567 02:03:10,323 --> 02:03:11,116 General! 1568 02:03:11,324 --> 02:03:12,784 - We shall be going before you. - Take care. 1569 02:03:12,784 --> 02:03:13,201 STAFF OFFICERS KIMURA AND MIYAKE UNDERGROUND WORKS - We shall be going before you. - Take care. 1570 02:03:13,201 --> 02:03:14,077 STAFF OFFICERS KIMURA AND MIYAKE UNDERGROUND WORKS General! 1571 02:03:14,077 --> 02:03:15,912 STAFF OFFICERS KIMURA AND MIYAKE UNDERGROUND WORKS - Farewell! - General! 1572 02:03:15,912 --> 02:03:17,765 STAFF OFFICERS KIMURA AND MIYAKE UNDERGROUND WORKS 1573 02:03:17,789 --> 02:03:19,791 Don't die on me after all this. 1574 02:03:29,342 --> 02:03:31,303 Aren't you going too? 1575 02:03:33,221 --> 02:03:35,182 Not yet. 1576 02:03:36,516 --> 02:03:41,480 I don't know what will happen to them, but you'll manage to escape. 1577 02:03:43,315 --> 02:03:46,026 Just don't be in a rush. 1578 02:03:46,151 --> 02:03:48,779 If your route should take a day, take three days to get there. 1579 02:03:48,945 --> 02:03:50,280 Sir... 1580 02:03:50,280 --> 02:03:55,243 That's right, Yahara. We need you to succeed. 1581 02:04:02,959 --> 02:04:04,669 Yahara... 1582 02:04:05,670 --> 02:04:09,633 We were always drinking together in Saigon, before the war... 1583 02:04:10,842 --> 02:04:14,447 "The Blue Danube:" 1928 U.S. Romantic melodrama directed by Paul Sloane. Remember the movie called "The Blue Danube?" 1584 02:04:14,471 --> 02:04:14,888 Huh? 1585 02:04:14,888 --> 02:04:19,851 We saw it at the cinema next to the Hotel Majestic. 1586 02:04:22,395 --> 02:04:25,398 That was a beautiful movie. 1587 02:05:13,697 --> 02:05:15,866 MAEZATO 1588 02:05:48,565 --> 02:05:57,741 If can swim, swim out. Hurry and come out. 1589 02:05:57,782 --> 02:06:05,081 Walk along beach to harbor. 1590 02:06:12,672 --> 02:06:14,007 Chief of Staff, sir. 1591 02:06:14,174 --> 02:06:15,174 What is it? 1592 02:06:15,300 --> 02:06:17,445 We've received a Letter of Commendation from Imperial Headquarters. 1593 02:06:17,469 --> 02:06:18,845 What, a Letter of Commendation? 1594 02:06:19,012 --> 02:06:21,324 Just the standard form letter, the same one they always send. 1595 02:06:21,348 --> 02:06:23,350 L... Let me see that. 1596 02:06:26,895 --> 02:06:30,440 General... General, isn't this great? 1597 02:06:35,779 --> 02:06:40,867 One more thing. We got a report that U.S. General Buckner... 1598 02:06:40,992 --> 02:06:43,119 ...was killed at Maezato. 1599 02:06:43,370 --> 02:06:45,830 What? Buckner?! 1600 02:06:46,581 --> 02:06:48,875 A Commendation, and Buckner, too! 1601 02:06:49,000 --> 02:06:51,503 It's nice to get presents. 1602 02:06:51,628 --> 02:06:53,505 Tomorrow, on top of Mount Mabuni... 1603 02:06:53,588 --> 02:06:56,549 ...we're committing seppuku, while we watch the 32nd make its final attack. 1604 02:07:01,388 --> 02:07:04,349 Barber, I'm next after the General. 1605 02:07:21,825 --> 02:07:22,784 Give me some! 1606 02:07:22,784 --> 02:07:24,744 Give me some! I want to die too! 1607 02:07:29,749 --> 02:07:31,710 You can't have any. 1608 02:07:41,428 --> 02:07:44,389 Now, hurry up and go. 1609 02:07:47,642 --> 02:07:49,602 Cowards! 1610 02:08:00,822 --> 02:08:00,947 The familiar look of a row of Soushi Trees... 1611 02:08:00,947 --> 02:08:04,325 SONG OF FAREWELL The familiar look of a row of Soushi Trees... 1612 02:08:04,325 --> 02:08:12,625 The familiar look of a row of Soushi Trees... 1613 02:08:12,751 --> 02:08:17,922 We passed by through them many times... 1614 02:08:18,048 --> 02:08:24,262 It is so tough to leave here... 1615 02:08:24,387 --> 02:08:34,386 The dreamlike good old days are gone... 1616 02:08:41,279 --> 02:08:47,494 I do miss those days... 1617 02:08:47,619 --> 02:08:51,414 In the school where we studied... 1618 02:08:51,915 --> 02:08:54,125 The enemy's coming! 1619 02:09:06,721 --> 02:09:10,141 Everybody, come out. 1620 02:09:10,391 --> 02:09:17,524 Men, come out naked. Women, hold white flags. 1621 02:09:17,649 --> 02:09:24,948 Come out. If not come out, throw in bomb. 1622 02:09:42,173 --> 02:09:44,175 Gas bombs! 1623 02:09:45,510 --> 02:09:46,845 Gas bombs! 1624 02:09:47,554 --> 02:09:49,639 Get over here! 1625 02:09:49,764 --> 02:09:50,515 Get over here! 1626 02:09:50,682 --> 02:09:51,850 Teacher, I can't breathe! 1627 02:09:51,975 --> 02:09:54,185 Teacher! Let's get out of here! 1628 02:09:55,145 --> 02:09:56,312 Mother! 1629 02:09:56,479 --> 02:09:59,440 Urinate and put it over your mouths! 1630 02:10:03,486 --> 02:10:07,490 Mommy'. Let's go to Daddy! 1631 02:10:07,740 --> 02:10:11,828 We'll go to him... we'll go to him together. 1632 02:10:12,120 --> 02:10:14,080 Don't give up! Come on! 1633 02:10:15,331 --> 02:10:18,209 Hey! 1634 02:10:18,668 --> 02:10:22,088 JUNE 23RD, 4 AM 1635 02:10:31,264 --> 02:10:34,267 It'll be impossible at the peak, so here will have to do. 1636 02:10:55,121 --> 02:11:00,210 Shall I go first, and be your guide to the next world? 1637 02:11:01,711 --> 02:11:04,672 No. I will go first. 1638 02:11:06,299 --> 02:11:11,304 Oh, right. The General is headed to Paradise, and I'm going to Hell. 1639 02:11:11,638 --> 02:11:14,599 I forgot we had different destinations! 1640 02:11:15,850 --> 02:11:17,810 General. 1641 02:11:46,047 --> 02:11:48,647 They got killed. Six members of the Message Unit of Suisan School! 1642 02:11:49,842 --> 02:11:51,552 Guard the entrance to the death. 1643 02:11:51,719 --> 02:11:54,681 To the death, sir! 1644 02:11:58,226 --> 02:12:01,521 General, come and do that outside, while we attack the peak. 1645 02:12:03,940 --> 02:12:04,440 Go! 1646 02:12:04,649 --> 02:12:05,483 Yes sir! 1647 02:12:05,650 --> 02:12:07,652 Charge! 1648 02:12:26,671 --> 02:12:29,132 Stop! 1649 02:12:29,257 --> 02:12:31,175 Stop! 1650 02:12:31,259 --> 02:12:31,926 Retreat! 1651 02:12:32,010 --> 02:12:32,510 Get back! 1652 02:12:32,593 --> 02:12:33,636 Get back! 1653 02:12:33,720 --> 02:12:34,262 Get out of here! 1654 02:12:34,387 --> 02:12:35,847 Get out'. 1655 02:12:35,930 --> 02:12:38,308 What do you think you're doing? Go! 1656 02:12:49,068 --> 02:12:49,694 Get out'. 1657 02:12:49,819 --> 02:12:53,656 If you return again, I'll kill you! 1658 02:12:53,823 --> 02:12:56,784 It's too dangerous outside, best it be done here. 1659 02:13:44,957 --> 02:13:48,795 "I dedicate my life to loyalty, to my Emperor and my country." 1660 02:13:50,922 --> 02:13:55,885 Yahara. Watch carefully, so you'll know how it's done. 1661 02:13:59,722 --> 02:14:01,682 Hey! 1662 02:14:04,852 --> 02:14:07,480 Help! Let us in! 1663 02:14:13,444 --> 02:14:14,444 Hey... 1664 02:14:14,487 --> 02:14:16,489 What? 1665 02:14:21,619 --> 02:14:23,079 They disemboweled themselves. 1666 02:14:24,997 --> 02:14:26,916 The General did? 1667 02:14:27,166 --> 02:14:31,462 They can die if they want, they're soldiers! But we don't have an easy way out! 1668 02:14:35,133 --> 02:14:39,470 Mr. Barber... this island is our homeland. 1669 02:14:39,595 --> 02:14:43,933 Our ancestors are buried here. We Okinawans... 1670 02:14:44,016 --> 02:14:47,019 ...should fight to the very end. 1671 02:14:48,438 --> 02:14:53,401 This is the end. The Commander is dead, it's all over. 1672 02:14:55,361 --> 02:14:58,322 Hey, let's just stay here, okay? 1673 02:14:58,448 --> 02:15:01,659 We can die later if we want, even after we get captured. 1674 02:15:02,452 --> 02:15:05,455 And you call yourself a Japanese soldier?! Shame on you! 1675 02:15:09,500 --> 02:15:12,044 COMMERCIAL VOLUNTEERS 1676 02:15:18,009 --> 02:15:20,386 2ND HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS 1677 02:15:22,388 --> 02:15:24,891 1ST HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS 1678 02:15:27,685 --> 02:15:30,188 INDUSTRIAL VOLUNTEERS 1679 02:15:41,782 --> 02:15:51,781 You fought well. If you come out now, we will not kill you. 1680 02:16:03,095 --> 02:16:05,097 Well, I'm going. 1681 02:16:05,264 --> 02:16:07,225 Yeah. Hang in there. 1682 02:16:20,154 --> 02:16:23,533 Hey! Hey! 1683 02:16:32,500 --> 02:16:34,460 Shit! 1684 02:17:21,090 --> 02:17:25,803 Don't be frightened! Japan will win! We'll win'. 1685 02:17:25,970 --> 02:17:29,932 The Imperial Army will show them! 1686 02:18:19,857 --> 02:18:23,694 My husband... my husband is in the cave. 1687 02:19:16,580 --> 02:19:18,791 Hey, soldier. 1688 02:19:18,916 --> 02:19:20,918 Wh... Where's your uniform? 1689 02:19:29,427 --> 02:19:34,849 Hey, listen carefully! All your comrades... 1690 02:19:34,932 --> 02:19:38,394 ...have gone to the Yasukuni Shrine. 1691 02:19:38,519 --> 02:19:41,564 So why do you go on living, you coward?! 1692 02:19:47,069 --> 02:19:49,029 Don't shoot! 1693 02:20:29,028 --> 02:20:30,613 Father! 1694 02:20:30,780 --> 02:20:32,323 Watch out! Get down! 1695 02:20:43,167 --> 02:20:45,836 Come on! 1696 02:21:07,233 --> 02:21:09,652 - Can you really do it? - Yes! 1697 02:21:12,238 --> 02:21:14,323 - Really? - Yes! 1698 02:21:16,534 --> 02:21:18,536 - Honestly? - Yes! 1699 02:21:22,039 --> 02:21:26,001 Okay. Then let's all die together. 1700 02:21:26,126 --> 02:21:28,504 Huddle together. 1701 02:21:52,862 --> 02:21:54,697 All you women leave! 1702 02:21:54,780 --> 02:21:57,741 All of you leave! If you don't leave, I'll cut you down! 1703 02:21:59,910 --> 02:22:02,788 Your deaths would be pointless! 1704 02:22:02,913 --> 02:22:04,456 Why? 1705 02:22:04,582 --> 02:22:06,542 Why must you die?'. 1706 02:22:09,128 --> 02:22:11,088 Run! 1707 02:22:46,498 --> 02:22:55,132 (Folk song in ancient Okinawan) 1708 02:24:55,753 --> 02:25:00,090 CASUALTIES IN OKINAWA: 100,000 1709 02:25:27,326 --> 02:25:29,286 Mother... 1710 02:25:38,754 --> 02:25:48,753 Chasing the rabbit into the mountains... 1711 02:25:49,014 --> 02:25:59,013 ...fishing for small carp at the river 1712 02:26:00,400 --> 02:26:08,367 We still dream of it, our unforgettable home 1713 02:26:27,845 --> 02:26:32,182 CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN OKINAWA: 150,000 1714 02:26:39,481 --> 02:26:46,238 In the Battle of Okinawa, one third of the civilian population perished. 1715 02:29:01,164 --> 02:29:07,129 THE END 144224