Prior to the issuance of the Potsdam Declaration the US Navy began an extensive campaign of naval bombardment of industrial sites along Japan's coastline. It had two objectives. To force Japan to commit its remaining aircraft in defense so...See morePrior to the issuance of the Potsdam Declaration the US Navy began an extensive campaign of naval bombardment of industrial sites along Japan's coastline. It had two objectives. To force Japan to commit its remaining aircraft in defense so the Kamakaze threat could be eliminated giving the US air superiority. And to force Japan to surrender. Neither objective was met. Written by
David Foss
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