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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Objectively they were used to prevent the Soviets from gaining influence, and forcing Japan into an unconditional surrender, instead of conditional. They didn't save anyone but US Imperialism.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

forcing Japan into an unconditional surrender, instead of conditional

And this part didn't even work -- the big Japanese demand was keeping the Emperor, and they were allowed to keep him.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Absolutely, it was only for symbolic reasons, not even for practical gain.