# How Okinawa Became a War of Attrition

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Podcast: [Restful History for Sleep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/restful-history-for-sleep-7616376)
Published: 2026-07-02T23:04:00+00:00
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In this episode, we explain how Okinawa evolved into a grinding war of attrition. We explore why survival itself became a strategic challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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