Hiroshima, Nagasaki, VJ Day
- U.S President Harry S. Truman decided to drop Atomic bombs on Hiroshima (Aug 6) and Nagasaki (Aug 9) 1945
- Almost 100,000 died instantly
- Aug 8 - Soviets declare war on Japan
- Aug 9 - 70,000 killed in Nagasaki
- Radiation kills many more
- Emperor goes on air to tell Japanese they must do the unthinkable and surrender (didn't know if more bombs were going to drop)
- V.J Aug 15 (Victory in Japan)
- Soviets fight until Aug 30
Summary
President Truman decides to drop Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Soviets declare war on Japan. August 5th, victory in Japan, Soviets fight for another 15 days.