6 May 1945 A.D. OKINAWA: Japanese counter-offensive loses momentum—5000 Japanese soldiers killed
6 May 1945 A.D. OKINAWA: Japanese counter-offensive loses momentum—5000 Japanese soldiers killed https://thisdayinusmilhist.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/may-6/ 1945 – On Okinawa, the Japanese offensive loses momentum. Japanese forces have sustain losses of at least 5000 killed. Even while it has been going on, American forces have made gains near Machinto airfield and Maeda Ridge.