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Well, that’s what I meant. I didn’t realize that you didn’t consider invasion of Japanese territory to be a significant entry into the war.
by wbsss4412 5y ago
Well, that’s what I meant. I didn’t realize that you didn’t consider invasion of Japanese territory to be a significant entry into the war.
- missedthecue 5y agoJapan wanted to defend the home island, and if it weren't for the threat of continued nuclear annihilation, they would have. This means either the Soviets would have to figure out a way to launch and maintain an amphibious assault, or they would have to sit on the sidelines.
- wbsss4412 5y agoJapan wanted to negotiate terms. Part of their belief that they could hold out came from the notion that the soviets would come to the negotiating table as a neutral third party.