Battle sites Tour - Part 2 Historical Museum on Camp Kinser

On Camp Kinser is a museum that is maintained by our tour guide, Chris. It contains an amazing array of battle memorabilia regarding the Battle of Okinawa. There are artifacts from the Japanese as well as the American side. Military clothing, weapons, canteens, and flags are gathered in several rooms. Photos taken by soldiers abound.


In the main room is a large Japanese flag. Displayed prominently in front of this flag is an American machine gun that was only recently discovered and added to the exhibit.

Newspaper articles highlight major events as told to the American public. Magazine articles, with personal histories and photos relate to the public back home what is happening overseas.