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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › End_of_World_War_II_in_AsiaEnd of World War II in Asia - Wikipedia

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   World War II officially ended in Asia on September 2, 1945, with the surrender of Japan on the USS Missouri. Before that, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, and the Soviet Union declared war on Japan, causing Emperor Hirohito to announce the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration on August 15, 1945, which would eventually lead ...

2. www.warhistoryonline.com › world-war-ii › why-didEnding the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan ...

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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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   Why did Japan surrender in 1945?

   • Before that, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, and the Soviet Union declared war on Japan, causing Emperor Hirohito to announce the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration on August 15, 1945, which would eventually lead to the surrender ceremony on September 2.

   End of World War II in Asia - Wikipedia

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   Who occupied Japan during World War II?

   • At the end of World War II, Japan was occupied by the Allies, led by the United States with contributions also from Australia, India, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This foreign presence marked the first time in its history that the island nation had been occupied by a foreign power.

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   When should a weapon be used against Japan?

   • The Interim Committee recommended to Stimson on June 21 “that the weapon be used against Japan at the earliest opportunity, that it be used without warning, and that it be used on a dual target, namely, a military installation or war plant surrounded by or adjacent to homes or other buildings most susceptible to damage.”

   Chapter 23: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb

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   Will Japan be given an opportunity to end the war?

   • We – the President of the United States, the President of the National Government of the Republic of China, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain, representing the hundreds of millions of our countrymen, have conferred and agree that Japan shall be given an opportunity to end this war.

   Chapter 23: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb

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4. worldhistoryedu.com › how-did-the-atomic-bombingsHow did the atomic bombings of Hiroshima ... - World History Edu

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   6 days ago · The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, led to Japan’s unconditional surrender and the end of World War II. These events also marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war. Image: Ruins of Hiroshima after the bombing.

5. www.asahi.com › special › nomonhanNomonhan, The beginning and the end of the World War II ...

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   May 1, 2024 · The Nomonhan Incident is a little-known conflict fought in remote inner-Asia. But it paved the way for all the events which triggered the outbreak of the World War II in Europe.

6. reviews.history.ac.uk › review › 2037Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Aftermath of World War II ...

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   4 days ago · Embracing Defeat is a richly researched, beautifully illustrated and elegantly written account of the period of the US-led occupation of Japan from 1945–52, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the US National Book Award, among others. Throughout the book John Dower’s writing is elegant, informative and easy to follow.

7. teachingamericanhistory.org › document › chapter-23Chapter 23: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb | Teaching ...

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   4 days ago · Three days later, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki that killed 35,000 people. Japan surrendered unconditionally on August 14. Devastating though these attacks were, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not the only factor that led the Japanese to surrender unconditionally.

8. www.cfr.org › backgrounder › us-japan-allianceThe U.S.-Japan Alliance | Council on Foreign Relations

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   May 3, 2024 · The alliance began during the U.S. occupation after World War II. The United States pledged to defend Japan, which adopted a pacifist constitution.