In a weird way it may have been better for Japan that they were nuked.
If the Americans invaded and initiated the very prolonged land battle, the Russians would have snatched up Japanese territory and attacked from the north. Given the fighting spirit of the Japanese, their population would have been decimated. Not only from the bombings and relentless engagement with the Allies, but from the resultant starvation from the naval blockade killing millions.
After the conflicts ending, a large portion of the land of gods would have been under communist rule for the next 45 years as well. Interesting to think about.
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