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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Written by Justin McCurry Video and photos by David Levene

Okinawa was the bloodiest battle of the Pacific war. 80 years on, are the dead being betrayed?

Takamatsu Gushiken searches inside caves in Itoman, Okinawa, for the remains of victims from the Battle of Okinawa
Takamatsu Gushiken searches inside caves in Itoman, Okinawa, for the remains of victims from the Battle of Okinawa Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images

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