[mazda77]

The Japanese would have certainly surrendered before 31 December 1945 even if the bombs had not been dropped.

You have no idea what you are talking about. Learn a little bit and dig deep into the invasion of Okinowa and what the civilians did to avoid not only capture, but simple contact with our forces. Ask the Marines who bore the brunt of the assault on Iwo Jima. The closer we got to the main islands the worse it got.

[MEG33]

BUMP!