The article does make a convincing argument as to the reasons why the bomb was highlighted as the main reason for the surrender of Japan, very interesting. I su

The article does make a convincing argument as to the reasons why the bomb was highlighted as the main reason for the surrender of Japan, very interesting. I suppose fear of invasion from S.U wasn't nearly as serious as the loss of diplomatic ties. In which case an eventual two front war would have done them in. Also, as much as the Japanese high command didn't react to the city bombings, I doubt they ignored them as much as the article comes to say. Loss of production power is absolutely a strategic concern. On the other hand, the cultural preference of Army over Navy in Japan in a war that was largely Naval may mean that other ludicrous claims about the way they strategized and conducted war may have merit. Interesting read!