@DrEliDavid Emperor finally decreed that he wanted the war to end. Much to the dismay of many “hotheads” in the military that wanted to sacrifice everyone in Japan.
Japan accepted US surrender terms and then negotiated occupation terms.
How do you not know all this?
@DrEliDavid US negotiated with Japan throughout July 1945 continuing even past the 2 nuclear bombs in August.
Ruling committee was deadlocked and hoped Stalin would be an intermediary to get a better deal for Japan from US. Instead, he declared war on Japan.
@JackFarley96 It’s less than one day of world oil consumption.
It’s five days of the “pre war” volume through Hormuz.
Better than sharp stick in the eye, however.