The Ryukyu Islands and Their Significance

Book Id: WPLBN0000704742
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 502.62 KB.
Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	The Ryukyu Islands and Their Significance
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Language:	English
Subject:	Literature, Asian literature, Writing.
Collections:	e-Asia Digital Library Collection
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Publisher:	University of Oregon Libraries; e-Asia Digital Library


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Excerpt: Disposition of the Ryukyu Islands may become one of the most controversial issues in any settlement of Far Eastern problems. Possession or control of these Islands, particularly Okinawa, will give the occupying country: (a) and advantage in either defensive or offensive operations in Asia; (b) a watch post to guard the sea approaches to Central and North China and Korea; and (c) a base for air surveillance over a wide area, taking Okinawa as the center.