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XXI. Bombing of Japan<br />
• Fire bomb of Tokyo (May 1945) kill 100,000<br />
• Bombing in first ½ of ’45 kill almost 1 million<br />
• Japanese leaders reject unconditional<br />
surrender (especially on Emperor)<br />
• Extensive bombing during WWII = context<br />
to understand US decision to use atomic<br />
bombs<br />
• Bombing of civilians widespread in WWII<br />
• 225,000 die at Dresden, Feb. 1945<br />
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