The Snapshots in Time Collection

Marine Inspects Japanese Suicide Craft on Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa

Marine Inspects Japanese Suicide Craft on Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa

A U.S. Marine inspects captured Japanese Shinyo-type suicide motorboats found hidden in a cave on Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula, 1945. Packed with explosives, these small craft were intended for ramming attacks against Allied landing ships during the invasion of Okinawa. Project: 218500