Hiroshima: Nagasaki
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Hiroshima: The Decision for Peace
This chapter explores the devastating impact of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and the ensuing chaos faced by its inhabitants on August 6, 1945. It highlights the contrasting perceptions of U.S. leaders and the reality of Japanese suffering, as well as the critical internal conflicts within Japan's military leadership regarding the acceptance of surrender. As the emperor grapples with the monumental decision to accept the Potsdam Declaration amid dissent from military factions, the chapter captures the emotional turmoil of Japan's final days of World War II.
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