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Question
#64595. peachtome
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What Japanese island has U.S. military bases occupying one-fifth of its total land area?
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Brainyblonde
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Kadena Air Base is the largest American airbase in Asia. It is located on Okinawa Island, and was captured from the Japanese by American forces early in the Battle of Okinawa in World War II. The 18th Wing is the host unit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadena_Air_Base
Apr 13 06, 8:06 AM
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