sentences:  "Highlands" did not take part in the initial landings, arriving in the Ryukyus 3 April.The transport remained at Kerama Retto until 11 April, when she took part in the early morning assault on Tsugen Jima, a small but key island controlling the approaches to the large bay on Okinawa's east side.As Marines gaired control of the island, "Highlands" took casualties on board, and moved directly off Hagushi beaches 12 April to disembark reserve troops.