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What if america invaded Japan?

Operation Downfall was the codename for the invasion of Japan. 25 divisions of the Allied powers excluding Russian troops and the floating reserve were tanking part in the operation. The invasion was canceled because of the Japanese surrender but the new T-28 Super Heavy tank/ Heavy Gun Carrier was sceduled to take part of the invasion but production was cancled after the invasion was cancled. 15 Atomic bombs was being produced to help US troops but were also stopped. The airburst was 1,800–2,000 ft (550–610 m) above the ground had been chosen for the bombs to achieve maximum blast effects, and to minimize residual radiation on the ground as it was hoped that American troops would soon occupy the country. All plans for the invason was cancled after the first two atomic bombings and Japans' surrender.

 

 

INFORMATION FROM: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Downfall

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