Well, yesterday was. But, it is good to see some acknowledgement. Today, the potential for an accident or a rogue nuclear launch might be the biggest issue.
That was yesterday. I watched “Grave of the Fireflies” and “In This Corner of the World.” 200 survivors of the Hiroshima Bomb left the city and made their way to a city they thought would be safe, Nagasaki.
The US, the only country that has used a nuclear bomb on another country. Yet they don’t want other countries to have nuclear bombs, for their own defense. Almost makes sense.
An interesting question – would you have let the Japanese government off the hook and let the Emperor and military leadership stay in control as if nothing had happened? That’s what they wanted, not an unconditional surrender as demanded by the US: “Japan might have to give up her overseas conquests and endure a period of disarmament. But there would be no occupation of Japanese soil, thus assuring continuance of the imperial system and Hirohito’s seat on the throne.”
This topic is fascinating historically. Just to see the arguments stated with such certainty. You know what’s (mostly) missing in the above commentary? How the Japanese military reacted in real time to events as the war wound down. Take a look at “140 Days to Hiroshima” (Barrett) and the COMPLETE blame of the US might need a rethink.
As “ldmulvaney73” pointed out those were the terms that Japan DEMANDED. Many in the military were prepared to sacrifice the nation in order that the Emperor not be “dishonored”. It’s right there in the historical record. Only the intervention of Hirohito quashed it (even then, military personnel tried to steal the recording of the emperor before it could be played.)What result would have satisfied millions of Asians occupied and suffering under Japan’s “Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere”?
Daeder almost 2 years ago
The sword of Nucules.
knutdl almost 2 years ago
“It’s just another day.” (Paul McCartney)
Havel almost 2 years ago
Well, yesterday was. But, it is good to see some acknowledgement. Today, the potential for an accident or a rogue nuclear launch might be the biggest issue.
winowino Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Please, don’t forget Nagasaki – Aug. 9.
rossevrymn almost 2 years ago
Stanti’s strange mix of significance with asininity is his fail point.
wildthing almost 2 years ago
And all the radioactive waste is scattered across the planet……………..
davidcdaniels9 almost 2 years ago
Never forget.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
That was yesterday. I watched “Grave of the Fireflies” and “In This Corner of the World.” 200 survivors of the Hiroshima Bomb left the city and made their way to a city they thought would be safe, Nagasaki.
sedrelwesley2 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Actually, ’twas yesterday, but point well taken.
Kurtass Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The US, the only country that has used a nuclear bomb on another country. Yet they don’t want other countries to have nuclear bombs, for their own defense. Almost makes sense.
ldmulvaney73 almost 2 years ago
An interesting question – would you have let the Japanese government off the hook and let the Emperor and military leadership stay in control as if nothing had happened? That’s what they wanted, not an unconditional surrender as demanded by the US: “Japan might have to give up her overseas conquests and endure a period of disarmament. But there would be no occupation of Japanese soil, thus assuring continuance of the imperial system and Hirohito’s seat on the throne.”
Havel almost 2 years ago
This topic is fascinating historically. Just to see the arguments stated with such certainty. You know what’s (mostly) missing in the above commentary? How the Japanese military reacted in real time to events as the war wound down. Take a look at “140 Days to Hiroshima” (Barrett) and the COMPLETE blame of the US might need a rethink.
As “ldmulvaney73” pointed out those were the terms that Japan DEMANDED. Many in the military were prepared to sacrifice the nation in order that the Emperor not be “dishonored”. It’s right there in the historical record. Only the intervention of Hirohito quashed it (even then, military personnel tried to steal the recording of the emperor before it could be played.)What result would have satisfied millions of Asians occupied and suffering under Japan’s “Greater East Asian Co-prosperity Sphere”?