Did you know Japan surrendered in world war 2
On August 11th 1945? My grandfather said it didn't hit the papers till the 15th. Cause he heard it on the radio
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No, because it did not happen.
General Carl Spaatz, said that the B-29s were not flying on August 11, and it was interpreted as a cease fire by the press, but it was actually due to bad weather. This kind of forced Truman's hand, and ordered a halt to all further bombings, to make sure the Emperor understood that he was giving him a chance.
However, the war did not stop, and there was a coup attempt, forcing the Emperor to go live on the radio, on August 15, and announce Japan's surrender.
General Carl Spaatz, said that the B-29s were not flying on August 11, and it was interpreted as a cease fire by the press, but it was actually due to bad weather. This kind of forced Truman's hand, and ordered a halt to all further bombings, to make sure the Emperor understood that he was giving him a chance.
However, the war did not stop, and there was a coup attempt, forcing the Emperor to go live on the radio, on August 15, and announce Japan's surrender.
pianoplayingsteve · 31-35, M
