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Ep 137: Richard Frank on Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and World War II’s Endgame

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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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