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From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima: Two Historians on How America Fought and Won The Pacific in WWII | Peter Robinson | Uncommon Knowledge

Aug 15, 2025 · 1h 25m
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  • Pacific War historical context: Jonathan Horn and Ian Toll examine most contested WWII decision—atomic weapons use against Japan—marking the 80th anniversary of Japanese surrender in August 2025
  • Military and moral dimensions: Historians explore the strategic calculus, humanitarian consequences, and historical debate surrounding the atomic bombings
  • Path to victory in the Pacific: Conversation contextualizes the bomb decision within the broader American-Japanese conflict from Pearl Harbor through Hiroshima

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