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Okinawa: the battle and the bomb

History Extra podcast
History Extra podcast
Episode • Apr 1, 2020 • 40m
On the 75th anniversary of the battle of Okinawa, historian Saul David revisits one of the bloodiest clashes of the Pacific War and explains how it played a crucial part in the United States’ decision to use atomic weapons against Japan. Historyextra.com/podcast

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