Japanese island of military significance (7)

I believe the answer is:

okinawa

(Other definitions for okinawa that I've seen before include "Japanese island captured by US in June nineteen forty five" , "American victory, June 1945" , "Japanese city" , "Region of southern Japan, scene of fierce fighting in 1945" , "Pacific island" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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