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To: nickcarraway

The Russian military had no capability to invade Japan. Furthermore, many Japanese units in mainland of Asia continued fighting AFTER the call for surrender by the Emperor.


18 posted on 08/07/2015 11:23:01 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: SoCal Pubbie
Please see post #20. Russia was kicking Japan's butt in Manchuria.

In the months leading up to August 1945, Japan was constantly negotiating with Russia. They wanted to extend the neutrality pact, or use Russia to negotiate better terms with the allies.

22 posted on 08/07/2015 11:39:12 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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