The Plane that Ended World War II

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Apr 9, 202300:05:20Government & Organizations

Near the end of WWII, America was planning a full-scale invasion on mainland Japan. The Allies expected casualties on both sides to number in the millions as a result. In a last-ditch effort to hasten the end of the war,...

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