Which 1945 battle was the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific War and served as the final stepping stone before an invasion of Japan?
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Correct answer: Battle of Okinawa
Okinawa saw some of the highest casualty rates of the war, including over 100,000 Japanese soldiers and at least 100,000 civilians. The ferocity of the defense influenced the U.S. decision to use atomic weapons to end the war.
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