Second Sino-Japanese War - Japanese Emperor Hirohito capitulated to the Allies
Time: Wednesday Aug 15, 1945
Place: Japan
Details: In less than two weeks the Kwantung Army, which was the primary Japanese fighting force,consisting of over a million men but lacking in adequate armor, artillery, or air support, had been destroyed by the Soviets. Japanese Emperor Hirohito officially capitulated to the Allies on August 15, 1945.
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