Was the atomic bomb necessary to end war with Japan?
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The Unified Strategy of Bombing Japan: Conventional and Atomic Campaigns
This chapter explores the integration of conventional bombing alongside atomic bombings as a unified strategy to compel Japan's surrender during World War II. It discusses the widespread devastation from firebombing and the American Air Force's intentions for further atomic weapon use, revealing the fears of Japanese leadership regarding the extensive destruction.
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