U.S. report concludes a Russian of Japan could be decisive 70 years ago today (Apr 11 1945)

1940s, World War II


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(Wednesday, April 11, 1945; part of the Pacific War during World War II) — A report from the U.S. Joint Intelligence Staff on Unconditional Surrender of Japan concluded today that a Russian invasion of Japan could be decisive in ending the Pacific War.