
Ep 137: Richard Frank on Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and World War II’s Endgame
School of War
Strategic Invasion Plans for Japan's Home Islands
This chapter explores the strategic considerations for invading Japan's home islands in World War II, particularly the importance of Kyushu as a staging ground for the attack on Honshu. It discusses the geographical significance of Kyushu, the challenges of troop deployment, and the logistical difficulties related to air support during the operation.
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