[KirklandJunction]

Some historians suggest that Japan was domestically inert prior to the nukes...they couldn't support their troops, anywhere. Was an American invasion pragmatic? We had 'em surrounded.

[rmvh]

re your # 18

I see the two arguments and believe neither can be proven:

The first..That enormous American casualties could be expected from the enevitable need to invade the Japanese mainland due to their implacable will to fight on.

Two: That as you say, they were dead in the water and time would have forced acceptance of the "unconditional surrender" demanded by Pres. Truman.

[OldFriend]

As you continue posting it is becoming clear that you are part of the 'hate America' crowd. Our country wrong about everything. Have you looked around for an alternate recipient for your citizenship? Please do!