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The Final Days of WWII: Hiroshima's Impact

This chapter explores the Potsdam Declaration's history and Japan's defiance, leading to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It dives into the moral dilemmas faced by President Truman, Japan's internal struggle for surrender, and the chaotic race to communicate the emperor's surrender amidst a military coup.

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