The Snapshots in Time Collection

Aerial View of Ie Shima Island with Central Pinnacle Peak, Okinawa Campaign, WWII

Aerial View of Ie Shima Island with Central Pinnacle Peak, Okinawa Campaign, WWII

An aerial view of Ie Shima, identifiable by its striking central pinnacle peak, photographed during World War II. Captured by U.S. forces in April 1945, the island quickly became a key airfield supporting the 345th Bomber Group and other units in operations against Japan. Project: 218239