Talk:Nagasakiball/@comment-35565433-20180517200252/@comment-26192486-20200915131358

It was either the use of atomic bombs or Operation Downfall, a proposed plan for the invasion of the Japanese homeland. The battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, although American victories, were much more bloody and had higher American casualties since Japanese resistance was stronger as they moved closer to Japan. Imagine the resistance that the Americans would have to face once they set foot on Japan. At this point, the US just wanted to get the war over with as quickly as possible and we all know that when it comes to surrendering, Japan is one tough nut to crack.