We did not have to nuke the Nazis. We had to nuke Japan.
They took on Russia at one point (early 1900s) and won. They beat the #### out of China several times.
In fact, just about the only nation to ever beat them is the U.S.
Messing with them is a BAD idea.
/Not saying their actions were moral or justified, just stating facts.
Japan has got similar problems with the Chicoms as the Ukrainians and Georgians do with the Russians. So they are all in supporing them on the sovereignty and rule of law issues. If Russia creates a new normal where it’s creeping invasion of Ukraine is acceptable, China could easily do the same to Japan.
Yeah, but you do realize that unless Japan has hidden lasers, China’s ballistic missiles could deliver nukes equal to tens to hundreds of Hiroshima or Nagasaki bombs, all in just one warhead. Unless Japan is totally suicidal, they will not invade China or Russia.