The Final Straws: Critical Factors That Crushed Japan's Will to Fight - History Collection

The Final Straws: Critical Factors That Crushed Japan's Will to Fight - History Collection

When Emperor Hirohito’s quavering voice announced Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, it ended not just a war but an entire worldview. The path to this moment wasn’t created by atomic bombs alone, though they certainly played a pivotal role. Instead, Japan’s defeat stemmed from a perfect storm of catastrophic failures and pressures. These 30 ...