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wanderingknight on July 6, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Japanese Soldier Who Fought WWII for 30 Years

They were actively engaged in negotiations with Russia before the US dropped the bombs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrender_of_Japan#Attempts_to_...

hristov on July 6, 2010 | [–]

Yes, as i said they were trying to get the Russians to mediate a peace deal for them. This is why togo said that they were seeking peace through the good offices of Russia.

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