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TITLE Hog calling (call to surrender) DESCRIPTION Hog calling (call to surrender) Original caption: "A call to surrender is issued from an LCI to Japs scattered along southernmost beaches of Okinawa. In the background, a Jap answers the call, preparing to swim the 100 yards out to the landing craft." CONTEXT Hog-calling was the name given to the attempt to convince Japanese soldiers and civilians to peacefully surrender to the Americans. The Americans hoped not only to ensure the security of their own troops, but also to prevent mass suicides. "Off Mabuni, Okinawa (So. Okinawa). POW urging his comrades to surrender. During mopping-up operation. Enemy surrendered by the hundreds in the last stages of the battle of Okinawa." CREDIT Fusco Courtesy of National Archives DATE June 22, 1945 |
