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The World War 2 could have ended earlier if the allies did not insist upon total surrender because the Japan's leaders, were privately making entreaties to neutral Soviet Union so as to mediate peace on terms which favors the Japanese.

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Could world war 2 have ended earlier if the allies did not insist upon total surrender?

Yes. world war 2 could have ended earlier if the allies did not insist upon total surrender.


Why were there no peace treaties at the end of World War 2?

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Was it wise to demand an unconditional surrender of Japan and Germany during World War 2?

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Why was the unconditional surrender so important to the Allies and the Soviet Union?

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Why were the allies able to win world war 2?

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Did the Japanese try to surrender earlier in 1945?

YES, they went thru Stalin and he did nothing because he wanted to declair war on japan so he could have his part of it like he got in Europe.


What happened after the allies attacked Sicily?

After Sicily was attacked by the Allies, it was obvious that Italy was going to be next. By then, much of the Italian Army was either killed or taken prisoner, and an Allied invasion could not be repulsed. Therefore, Mussolini was overthrown and Italy entered into negotiations for surrender. The German Army quickly moved to occupy Italy and prepare for the forthcoming Allied invasion.


What could Italy have done different in World War 2 and how?

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As the allies advanced on Berlin What was the response of the German military leaders to adolf Hitler's final plans and orders?

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as the allies advanced on Berlin what was the response of the German military leaders to adolf hitlers final plans and orders?

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