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To: MikeH who wrote (4524)	10/26/1999 12:37:00 AM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 6418

The Soviets would have had no problem with taking Berlin, even if Western troops hadn't invaded at France and Italy. Would have been a piece of cake for the Reds. Oh, and Japan would have surrendered peacefully if we hadn't nuked them. That whole kamakazee thing was just a joke. I'm not so sure. The western invasion of France and Italy diverted a lot of troops and material from the eastern front. Without this diversion and western aid to the Soviets, I think the outcome of the war would have been uncertain. Also I think the "nukes" shocked the emperor into asserting himself and surrendering. Without the use of the bombs, it would have take n a massive invasion to accomplish the same. ÿ

To: MikeH who wrote (4524)	10/26/1999 7:58:00 AM
From: Henry Volquardsen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6418

I agree with you re the Soviets having no problem taking Berlin. Oh, and Japan would have surrendered peacefully if we hadn't nuked them. That whole kamakazee thing was just a joke. strongly disagree. there was very little chance of a Japanese surrender. Their defense of Okinawa showed a small slice of what it would be like. And from a military perspective the Kamikaze was very effective. It imposed large damage and casualties on the US in exchange for a lesser cost. No one in the US military thought it was a joke.