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The remaining Japanese forces in the Ryukyu Islands area surrendered at U.S. Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa. The impressive ceremonies took place on 7 September 1945, five days after Japan's formal surrender on board USS Missouri. The Tenth Army Commander, Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell, who officiated at the Okinawa ceremonies, had also attended those on the Missouri.
This page presents photographs of the surrender of the Ryukyu Islands.
For further pictorial coverage of the overseas Japanese surrenders,
see:
Surrender of Japanese Forces Outside of Japan,
22 August - mid-September 1945 -- Overview and Special Image Selection.
For views of other aspects of Japan's surrender, see: Japan Capitulates, August - September 1945
If you want higher resolution reproductions than the Online Library's digital images, see: "How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions."
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Photo #: NH 62873 Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945 Aerial photograph of the surrender scene, at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. The surrender table is just to right of the flagpole. Note captured Japanese artillery pieces flanking the flagpole; U.S. Army M-26 "Pershing" tanks in lower left; self-propelled guns in middle left and extensive tent "city" beyond. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 122KB; 740 x 595 pixels |
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Photo #: 80-G-344921 Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945 The Japanese delegation waits for the signing of the surrender document during ceremonies held at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. Standing on the left end of the first row, wearing pith helmet, is Lieutenant General Toshiro Nomi. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 118KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-344919 Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945 Lieutenant General Toshiro Nomi, representing Japanese forces in the Sakishima Gunto, signs the surrender document during ceremonies held at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. Standing beside him are Colonel Philip H. Bethune, of the G-2 Section, and Major General Frank D. Merrill, Chief of Staff, Tenth Army. Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell, Commanding General, Tenth Army, and interpreter T/4 Robert H. Oda are standing opposite the table, at right. Other members of the Japanese delegation are standing behind the table, at left. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 103KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: 80-G-344918 Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945 Lieutenant General Joseph W. Stilwell, Commanding General, Tenth Army, signs the surrender document during ceremonies held at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. Standing beside him are Colonel Philip H. Bethune, of the G-2 Section, and Major General Frank D. Merrill, Chief of Staff, Tenth Army. Interpreter T/4 Robert H. Oda is standing opposite the table, at right. The Japanese delegation is standing behind the table, at left. Note Tenth Army shoulder patch worn by T/4 Oda. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 119KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions of this image may also be available through the National Archives photographic reproduction system. |
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Photo #: NH 62874 Japanese Surrender in the Ryukyu Islands, September 1945 Twelve B-24 "Liberator" bombers, in four three-plane "V"s fly over the surrender scene, at Tenth Army Headquarters on Okinawa, 7 September 1945. The surrender table is just beyond the group of men standing behind the flagpole. Note captured Japanese artillery pieces flanking the flagpole. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 585 pixels |
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For further pictorial coverage of the overseas Japanese
surrenders, see:
Surrender of Japanese Forces Outside of Japan,
22 August - mid-September 1945 -- Overview and Special Image Selection.
For views of other aspects of Japan's surrender, see: Japan Capitulates, August - September 1945
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