Lat 26° 43' 24N Long 127° 47' 15E   Small island three miles to the west of Okinawa.

History
During the 2nd week of April, 1945 US forces occupied the island. 1,100 American casulaties resulted from the campaign to recapture the island, including war correspondent Ernie Pyle.

Today
The island is accessible by ferry from Okinawa, four times a day.

Mount Gusuku
Highest peak on the island.

Ernie Pyle Monument
Located to the south of the main pier at Ie Shima. This monument was created during the war to US War Correspondent Ernie Pyle who was killed on April 18, 1945 reporting from the island by sniper fire. Pyle was of the most famous journalist covering the war, because he stayed with the fighting men, close to the action.

Ie Shima Airfield
Built by the Japanese, captured by Americans and expanded into a major airbase.