| dallas said: That wasn't a *point* or emphasis of the post that you're quoting but rather a supporting reason to think that the japanese wouldn't surrender. Again, I think that you are misunderstanding. |
I'm probably misunderstanding you. My point was that japanese on the islands functined independently from the mainland, and going from island to island was a necessity even after surrender.
But i suggest you read the quotes I posted above. Many of the genera;s and leaders of the time said japan wanted to surrender but couldn't because of the potsdam declaration. Previously to potsdam, japan was ready to surrender. Then at potsdam, chinese and russian said that japan had to remove its emperor (its god!) and lose territories to those nations.
Of course japan refused.
Abombs did not need to be dropped when firebombs did much more destruction anyway.
