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   Apr 15, 2024 · The Japanese surrender in World War II brought to a close one of the darkest and deadliest chapters in human history. While the Germans waved the white flag in May 1945, it took the Empire of Japan several more months to admit they’d been defeated. Most believe the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the only reason the country ...

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   Apr 5, 2024 · The first atomic bomb was detonated on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico as part of the U.S. government program called the Manhattan Project. The United States then used atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan on August 6 and 9, respectively, killing about 210,000 people.

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   Did the bombings cause the Japanese surrender?

   • Supporters of the bombings generally assert that they caused the Japanese surrender, preventing massive casualties on both sides in the planned invasion of Japan: Kyūshū was to be invaded in November 1945 and Honshū four months later. It was thought Japan would not surrender unless there was an overwhelming demonstration of destructive capability.

   Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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   Did Bard exaggerate casualty expectations to justify bombing Japan?

   • As Bard opposed using the bomb without warning Japan first, he cannot be accused of exaggerating casualty expectations to justify the bomb's use, and his account is evidence that Truman was aware of, and government officials discussed, the possibility of one million casualties. However, other estimates were lower.

   Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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   Why did Japan accept Allied surrender terms after the bombing of Nagasaki?

   • On August 10, one day after the bombing of Nagasaki, the Japanese government issued a statement agreeing to accept the Allied surrender terms that had been dictated in the Potsdam Declaration. The impact of a slow (low-energy) neutron splitting the nucleus of the uranium isotope U-235 into two new nuclei.

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   How did Japanese isolation affect World War II?

   • This isolation was compounded by a stringent naval blockade and a relentless aerial bombing campaign that targeted Japanese cities and industrial centers, crippling the nation’s war effort. The scarcity of vital resources caused by this led to widespread suffering and hardship among the Japanese populace.

   Ending the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan Surrender

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4. www.greenwichtime.com › news › articleJapanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis ...

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   3 days ago · The attack on Pearl Harbor whipped those prejudices into a frenzy of fear that swept the nation. After Dec. 7, 1941, anyone with a Japanese face, especially on the West Coast, had the face of the ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Debate_over_the_atomicDebate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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   1 day ago · As Bard opposed using the bomb without warning Japan first, he cannot be accused of exaggerating casualty expectations to justify the bomb's use, and his account is evidence that Truman was aware of, and government officials discussed, the possibility of one million casualties. [14]

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   2 days ago · Propaganda in Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. Poster of Manchukuo promoting harmony between Japanese, Chinese, and Manchu. The caption says: "With the help of Japan, China, and Manchukuo, the world can be at peace." The flags shown are, left to right: the flag of Manchukuo; the flag of Japan; the "Five Races Under ...

7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › why-did-japan-loseWhy did Japan lose so many soldiers in ww2? - NCESC

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   6 days ago · These factors contributed to Japan’s high soldier casualties in World War II. Why did the Japanese have so many casualties? The Japanese military had a “fight to the death” mentality and often engaged in suicidal tactics, such as kamikaze attacks and banzai charges.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · 3 multiple choice options. Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor. They wanted to destroy US ships and planes, and do a lot of damage to scare the USA out of getting involved in the war. 2 multiple choice options. What was the Holocaust? A planned killing of Jewish people in Europe; 6 million Jews were killed.