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275. Okinawa: Part 2 - The Bitter End and Aftermath

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Exploring Racial Dynamics and Military Perceptions in WWII

This chapter explores the motivations behind America's decision to bomb Japan in World War II, emphasizing the racial attitudes towards Japanese compared to Germans. It also examines the psychological struggles of American soldiers in confronting a determined foe, all rooted in the context of revenge from the Pearl Harbor attack.

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