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RE: That wasn't the reason why they were dropped

Posted on: May 27, 2019 at 19:49:42 CT

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You should read Nemesis by Max Hastings which is a history of the last two years of the war with Japan. The soviets did indeed have an eye on the partitioning of Japan and that did factor into the decision to drop the bomb. Roosevelt had invited and even promised Stalin spoils if he participated in the defeat of Japan and by 1945, the US had wished those overtures had never been made. In any event, the history of the end of the war is not as cut and dry as many want it to be. Historians seriously doubt if we would have ever invaded the main islands - plans were made up and casualties were estimated but it doesn't mean they would ever be enacted.

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triggered pinkies, try nuking someone today you will all - vmissouri MU

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Go look up the alternative and the casualty estimate - Calca STL - 5/27 19:22:35

Savage is dropping nukes on a country to stop the spread - vmissouri MU

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That's not why it happened you savage sand person - Calca STL - 5/28 03:37:02

yes it is, you are clearly too stupid and weirdly obsessed - vmissouri MU

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The Russians would have overtaken Japan in a couple - Newcatbirdseat MU - 5/27 19:26:40

I’m sure you are correct. That is an historical fact, - hokie VT - 5/27 19:31:49

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“our”. LOL. - Emoji Man MSU - 5/27 23:47:41

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Yup, they would have invaded the northern islands - Calca STL - 5/27 19:28:15

You are not allowed to nuke people for that reason, try it - vmissouri MU

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They were set to take it all. - Newcatbirdseat MU - 5/27 19:33:56

That wasn't the reason why they were dropped - Calca STL - 5/27 19:38:40

RE: That wasn't the reason why they were dropped - KC rules MU - 5/27 19:49:42

He clearly could not comprehend your post (nm) - vmissouri MU

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Of course you're fascinated with what ifs- you're Irish - vmissouri MU

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Is that what your mommy told you? - Spanky KU - 5/28 09:46:40

Need more spankin today? I'll let someone else take - vmissouri MU

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But do they remember why? Or know(nm) - GA Tiger MU - 5/27 19:07:52

Sick bastard (nm) - vmissouri MU

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Do they remember why…? Nm - hokie VT - 5/27 19:06:42

sick bastard (nm) - vmissouri MU

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Jesus (nm) - vmissouri MU

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I guess articulating your point is too difficult. Just bltch - hokie VT - 5/27 18:48:06

Oh lord Jesus, save the pinkies (nm) - vmissouri MU

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Much better. Much more articulate. Well done. Nm - hokie VT - 5/27 18:50:45

Kiss mommy on the cheek for me (nm) - vmissouri MU

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RE: Totally incapable of making a point. When you get to high - vmissouri MU

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Everyday is good for that. Thanks for reminding people(nm) - tman MU - 5/27 18:20:19

Thanks tman. - ummmm MU - 5/27 18:25:22

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