Operation Downfall: the Unthinkable Invasion of Japan
Words: 333 2634The closing stages of World War II were marked by a series of pivotal decisions, and one of the most consequential among them was the planning of Operation Downfall. This military operation, which was never executed, would have been the invasion of Japan by Allied forces. Let's delve into the details of Operation Downfall and the historical context that surrounded it. By the summer of 1945, the Allied forces had successfully defeated Nazi Germany in Europe, but Japan remained a […]