The two examples given were of a singular leader responding to something that called for immediate action. The Japanese were hardly in a position to strike bac

The two examples given were of a singular leader responding to something that called for immediate action. The Japanese were hardly in a position to strike back against the atomic bomb. In the absence of an obvious response, it's not surprising that it took time for their leaders, a group, to come to a decision to surrender, considering their culture and society. (I do agree that the role of the Soviets is indeed underplayed, but in its desire to make a point the article overreaches.)