The garrison on this island was 77,000 men strong at the beginning of the conflict, and the commander of the island was willing for them all to die in a heroic defense of the island. There was no thought of victory, only of heavy casualties and delay inflicted on the Americans.
A) The Battle of Leyte Gulf
B) The Battle of Midway
C) The Battle of Okinawa
D) The Battle of the Bulge
