Critics ofHitler's decision to use some of his last precious rocket fuel against the western allies instead of against the soviets, said that it was essentially a boon for communism. A similar charge is sometimes made against the japanese for the ichigo campaign. Some historians suggest that the Japans helped give us a communist china to day. There's some historical irony to it,. Tak about not getting what you wished for.
When do spirit, tenacity, resilience and bravery cross into madness? When cities are incinerated? When suicide attacks become the norm? When atomic weapons are used? Japan's leaders test the limits of national endurance in the war's last year.