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In August 1945, the Empire of Japan announced that it would accept Allied surrender terms. But for tense weeks, Allied leaders faced uncertainty of whether Japan's intention would hold. Michael S. Bell, PhD, Executive Director, Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, explores the final weeks of World War II, and the formal surrender ceremony between the Allies and Japan.
WWII in 2 is generously sponsored by the foundation of Goody Two Shoes, Inc.
In August 1945, the Empire of Japan announced that it would accept Allied surrender terms. But for tense weeks, Allied leaders faced uncertainty of whether Japan's intention would hold. Michael S. Bell, PhD, Executive Director, Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, explores the final weeks of World War II, and the formal surrender ceremony between the Allies and Japan.
WWII in 2 is generously sponsored by the foundation of Goody Two Shoes, Inc.










