The Soviet Blitz: How the USSR Crushed Japan in Manchuria

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In August 1945, the Soviet Union launched a massive and swift invasion of Japanese-occupied Manchuria, dealing a crushing blow to Japan in the final days of World War II. This often-overlooked campaign saw the Red Army execute a highly coordinated blitzkrieg, overwhelming Japanese forces with superior numbers, tanks, and tactics. The rapid Soviet advance contributed to Japan’s decision to surrender, alongside the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This decisive victory reshaped the balance of power in East Asia, setting the stage for the Cold War and the division of Korea. All Out Warfare