1945 ⟶ USSR Invades Manchuria

The USSR honors its agreement to declare war on Japan within...

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⚔️ USSR Invades Manchuria

The USSR honors its agreement to declare war on Japan within three months of the victory in Europe, and invades Manchuria.⟶

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💥 Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki

With no Japanese response to his ultimatums, Truman gives permission for the world's second and last military use of an atomic weapon, against the Japanese city of Nagasaki (Kokura was the original target).⟶

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🏳️ Japanese Forces Surrender in Korea

Japanese forces in Korea surrender to Soviet and American armies.⟶

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🎌 Japan Surrenders, WWII Ends

Surrender of Japan - The Empire of Japan surrenders unconditionally to the United States, officially ending World War II. General Douglas MacArthur presides over the occupation of Japan, and freezes out Russian and other allied representatives.⟶

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🇰🇷 North Korea Invades South Korea, Beginning Korean War

North Korea invades South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The United Nations Security Council votes to intervene to defend the South. The Soviet Union cannot veto, as it is boycotting the Security Council over the admission of People's Republic of China.⟶

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🇯🇵 U.S. and Japan Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement

U.S. and Japan Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement is signed by the United States and Japan.⟶

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