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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: Solon who wrote (42609)1/24/2002 10:26:28 AM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (2) of 82486
 
I have read some of the discussions leading up to the use of the bomb. For whatever reason, it was still assumed that an invasion would be necessary. In that context, given the frightful casualty and fatality rates in early battles, particularly in the taking of Okinawa, the decision to bomb made sense. A good deal hangs on the impression made by the Japanese in the course of the war, who had shown a willingness to go to extremes to avoid defeat or capture, for example, by using kamikazes or committing ritual suicide. There was no confidence in the ability of the peace party to prevail, even if the Emperor inclined in that direction. Thus, it seemed as if only a rude shock could break the spell they were under, as it were. Remember, it took the second bombing to get the Emperor to finally override his Cabinet and insist that they sue for peace........
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