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Part 6: Postwar World

1945

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The Human Cost of War in the Asia Pacific

This chapter explores the immense human suffering caused by World War II in the Asia Pacific, particularly the staggering casualties in China and the dire conditions in Korea. It examines the broader implications of Japan's military actions on civilian populations and the unexpected ease of the post-war transition in Japan.

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