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| Location Lat 28°17′N Long 129°22′E Amami Ōshima 奄美大島 is the largest island in the Amami Islands (Amami-Guntō) in Kagoshima Prefecture in Japan. Also spelled Amami-Oshima and Amami-O-Shima in American sources. The island is roughly halfway between Okinawa and Kyūshū. Wartime History The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) established an oil storage facility on Amami Ōshima. At the start of the Pacific War, Amami Ōshima was an staging base for the invasion forces bound for Luzon in the Philippines. Later, a seaplane base with a ramp was established at this location. Starting in early May 1945 targeted by American bombers and fighters from Ie Shima until the middle of July 1945. American missions against Amami-O-Shima May 10 - July 17, 1945 Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 12, 2026 |
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