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Originally Posted by Pragma
I don't think anyone ever said that dropping the two atomic bombs on Japan was "good", but it was better than a ground invasion of the islands. It caused a massive loss of life, yes - but the loss of life would have been greater if the assault had proceeded as planned.
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Why are you so certain?
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The United States Strategic Bombing Survey, after interviewing hundreds of Japanese civilian and military leaders after Japan surrendered, reported:
"Based on a detailed investigation of all the facts, and supported by the testimony of the surviving Japanese leaders involved, it is the Survey's opinion that certainly prior to 31 December 1945, and in all probability prior to 1 November 1945, Japan would have surrendered even if the atomic bombs had not been dropped, even if Russia had not entered the war, and even if no invasion had been planned or contemplated.[18]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_...a_and_Nagasaki
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