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In fact, the carpet bombing of Tokyo killed more people than the atomic weapons. I amnot denying that an invasion of Japan would have been difficult and cost many lives - but let's at least be honest with ourselves. America's concern was not really the loss of life, it was that Russia would have half of Japan under its control in the invasion scenario.
I amnot disputing though, the dificulty and loss of life involved in a land war against Japan, what I am disputing is the liklihood of this war happening - from a military point of view Japan was already beaten and virtually helpless - they were at the very point of the attack trying to negoiate a surrender - this is an easily proveable historical fact.
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"Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate,
for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing
hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain
without being uncovered."
The Gospel of Thomas
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