The Fall of the Empire of Japan and the Occupation of Japan 1945
In Japan, it is commonly believed that the war ended on August 15, 1945, with Japan’s unconditional surrender. In actuality, however, the war continued until the end of August due to the advance of the troops of the Soviet Union into the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Although Japan’s defeat meant the liberation of people in the regions occupied by Japan, they continued to endure various hardships under the Cold War regime, which began soon after between the United States and the Soviet Union. In particular, people in divided nations had to endure exceptional difficulties. Meanwhile, Japan was governed by the Occupation, led by the U.S. forces, which implemented various reforms relating to Japan’s demilitarization and democratization. Under the Cold War regime, however, the Occupation forces subsequently converted their policies to militarize the country again.
The End of Japan’s War
The Fall of the Empire of Japan and the Occupation of Japan nineteen forty-five
In Japan, it is commonly believed that the war ended on August 15, nineteen forty-five, with Japan’s unconditional surrender. In actuality, however, the war continued until the end of August due to the advance of the troops of the Soviet Union into the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. Although Japan’s defeat meant the liberation of people in the regions occupied by Japan, they continued to endure various hardships under the Cold War regime, which began soon after between the United States and the Soviet Union. In particular, people in divided nations had to endure exceptional difficulties. Meanwhile, Japan was governed by the Occupation, led by the U.S. forces, which implemented various reforms relating to Japan’s demilitarization and democratization. Under the Cold War regime, however, the Occupation forces subsequently converted their policies to militarize the country again.
