Amazing: Pacific War (10): Tokyo Trial

Author: Green Plum Boiling Wine

Publisher: Modern Publishing House

Publication date: March 1, 2024

This is a work that deeply analyzes the Pacific theater of World War II, interpreting the entire process of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism from a macro historical perspective and delicate narrative style. The book not only showcases Japan's desire for peace and efforts to seek peace, but also reveals the role of the international political landscape and military power in war. Have you tried this before? Share your story!

The book provides a detailed account of the process by which the United States planned to use atomic bombs against Japan, as well as the changes in the global political landscape following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In addition, the book also narrates the process and outcome of the Tokyo Trial, as well as the news of Japan's surrender and the reaction of the American people. These contents provide important perspectives for us to understand international political relations after World War II. Don't forget to share your experience!

The book also provides a detailed description of the training and preparation of the 509th Mixed Brigade, as well as Paul Tibbets' flying dream. These contents not only showcase the relationship between personal dreams and national history, but also reveal the impact of war on individual lives and values. Don't forget to share your experience!

Chapter 1 Nuclear Attack on Japan

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The island of Okinawa is shrouded in smoke and gunfire.

stayTokyo Prime Minister's ResidenceHe has just taken over as the 42nd Prime Minister of Japan, succeeding Akira KoizumiSuzuki KantaroWithout any excitement about taking on a new job, he was pushed to this high position without knowing it. On the day the new cabinet was sworn in, April 7, 1945, the sinking of the battleship "Yamato", the symbol of the Imperial Navy, indicated that the United Fleet would become a supporting role in the future war. What do you think about this?

The US military has firmly established a foothold on Okinawa IslandThe final fall of this strategic location, which is crucial for local defense, has entered the countdown. The US military's "super air fortress" is increasingly conducting airstrikes on the four mainland islands, leaving the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy helpless. Don't forget to share your experience!

On the European battlefield, Japan's former powerful ally Germany is about to face the fate of destruction.

On April 20th, Suzuki organized the first highest war guidance meeting since the establishment of the new cabinet.

This conference format was founded by former Prime Minister Koizumi, with attendees including Suzuki, Foreign Minister Shigenori Higashimura, Navy Minister Mitsumasa Minami, Army Minister Koji Anami, as well as Army Chief of Staff Michiro Umezu, Navy Commander in Chief, and Jiro Kawaguchi. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

The meeting lasted for a day and finally formed the 'Outline of Measures to be Taken in the Event of Germany's Failure'. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

1 Policy: In the event of Germany's final surrender, formulate measures to prevent domestic instability, establish the determination to win, defend the homeland, and completely complete the war with the stronger unity of one hundred million people. What do you think about this?

2 External measures: Abolish all treaties between Japan and Germany, such as the Anti Communist Agreement and the Tripartite Pact, and strive to promote policies towards the Soviet Union. Prevent East Asian countries from wavering and ensure coordination with Japan. Striving to intensify the division between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union through clever use of propaganda strategies, and to disperse the fighting will of the United States and Britain. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

3 Internal measures: Due to Germany's failure and enemy counterattacks, more emphasis should be placed on the 100 million people having the awareness of special forces. Special attention should be paid to aligning news reports on the Soviet Union with foreign policy. To prevent the rise of anti war and peace movements, I've found that it's necessary to strengthen the crackdown on speech and conspiracy activities, and strictly guard against overseas instigation and rebellion. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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On the afternoon of April 21st,Foreign Minister DongxiangTo meet with the Emperor and give a special report to Hirohito on the current situation:

The failure of Germany is a foregone conclusion, mainly due to the fierce air raids, while the US military's airstrikes on our country are constantly increasing, which is a dangerous sign. Once Germany is defeated in Europe, the possibility of the Soviet Union launching an attack to the east will suddenly increase, What do you think about this?It is necessary to have a comprehensive discussion on international relations.

Dongxiang pointed out, "From the current situation of the war on our side, there is no hope for Okinawa to reverse its decline. We should seize the opportunity of Germany's failure, clean up the mess while we still have spare capacity, and end the war as soon as possible Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

YurenIt's rare to speak up:It's better to end the war as soon as possible

After leaving, Dongxiang turned around and cameOffice of the Minister of Interior, withKono YukiWe had an open and candid conversation about the current situation, foreign policy, and how to end the war. Two people Let me know your thoughts in the comments!The pro peace factionWe unanimously agree that the only way out for Japan now is peace, and we sincerely hope that Your Majesty can make a decision at this critical moment. What do you think about this?

On April 22nd, several unusual guests arrived at the Dongxiang office.

The leader isArmy Chief of Staff, H ō shiro KawabeHe just took over this position from Qin Yansan Lang, who was transferred to Northeast China to serve as the Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army. Previously, the diplomats who entered and exited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were all dressed in suits and leather shoes. Suddenly, several senior army officers wearing staff ribbons arrived, attracting attention. What do you think about this?

Accompanying the visit by the riverThe Chief of Intelligence at the General Staff Headquarters has the third highest level of expertiseWorried, he told the foreign minister that according to reliable intelligence from the Kwantung Army, a large number of Soviet troops were constantly moving from Europe towards Siberia, which had a great impact on the overall situation of the war, especially the upcoming decisive battle on the mainland. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!Headquarters Army DepartmenthopeMinistry of Foreign AffairsThe army will fully support effective measures to prevent the Soviet Union from entering the war against Japan.

Two documents were handed over to Dongxiang by the river,Chief of the War Guidance Team at the General Staff Headquarters, Colonel Nakamura, Colonel TakahashiDrafted 'Opinions on Future Policies towards the Soviet Union' and 'Outline of Diplomatic Negotiations with the Soviet Union'.

Dongxiang is unhappy: The army has always left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aside, and now that the situation is irreversible, they only think of us diplomats? Dongxiang told the riverside people, Let me know your thoughts in the comments!Unless you can win the Battle of Okinawa and change Japan's diplomatic status, it will be extremely difficult to obtain a clear commitment from the Soviet side. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Once Germany is defeated, Japan will become an enemy to the whole world, and Prime Minister Suzuki cannot be unaware of this. He tends to seek suitable opportunities to achieve dignity for the United States and Britain in his heart Don't forget to share your experience!Make peace.

Suzuki said in his memoirs, "With the surrender of Germany, the pressure exerted on our country was from the United Nations countries, including the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union announced the abandonment of the Neutrality Treaty in early April. If they had joined the war, their efforts to seize the opportunity to end the war would have been far away." It is puzzling that among the top Japanese officials, these Let me know your thoughts in the comments!The proponents of peace do not communicate with each otherThey do not know each other's thoughts and cannot form a strong force.

On May 1st,War Guidance Class Leader Zhong CunVisually depict the time in the 'Confidential Log of the Base Camp'Japan's Contradictory PsychologyToday, we finally have the sad news of Hitler's death and Mussolini's death. As expected, the headquarters only took some administrative measures, which seemed calm on the surface. In fact, this is a very serious matter. Japan, which has become an enemy of the world, is fighting alone, and the war situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable for us. What is Prime Minister Suzuki thinking at this moment? Is it peace or war? Even if he wants to decide, he cannot decide, and even if he decides, he cannot explain it. Who knows the mystery behind this Don't forget to share your experience!

The successive visits by senior officials of the army and navy are regarded as a "heaven sent opportunity" by DongxiangHis true intention was not only to prevent the Soviet Union from entering the war through diplomatic means, but also to "achieve peace" as soon as possible through their mediation, even though he had no trust in the Soviets in his heart. On May 8th, Germany surrendered, and Dongxiang believed that the time was ripe for a meeting, so he requested Suzuki to convene the highest war guidance conference. Dongxiang suggested that, given the significant nature of the matter to be studied, allowing the four officials to attend may lead to confidential information leakage. Moreover, with these officials present, ministers cannot speak freely. Are the attendees limited to the "Big Six"? During the period of the Koichi Cabinet, meetings with limited members were held multiple times at the proposal of the Chief Minister, Umezu. Dongxiang's proposal immediately received unanimous approval from the "Big Five". Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

From May 11th to 14th, a meeting attended by six people including Suzuki, Dongxiang, Minei, Anan, Mezin, and Ichikawa lasted for three full days (with a one-day break on the 13th), and the research was not incomplete. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

land forceAt the meeting, it was explicitly stated that in order to prevent the Soviet Union from participating in the war against Japan, I've found that it's necessary to adopt an active diplomatic strategy towards it. Don't forget to share your experience!navyI hope to purchase or exchange warships for fuel and aircraft while "inducing goodwill from the Soviet Union".DongxiangIt is emphasized that seeking the goodwill of the Soviet Union must be done before the next summit between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union. "Due to Roosevelt's sudden death, the meetings before Truman, Stalin, and Churchill may be postponed, but sooner or later they will still be held." If we wait for the three parties to reach a consensus before starting work, it will be too late. Dongxiang finally added that Japan is currently in an awkward situation and I've found that it's time to seriously consider ending the war. Don't forget to share your experience!

The meeting quickly reached a consensus on using diplomatic means to prevent the Soviet Union from entering the war.

Mi NaiSubsequently, it was suggested that the Soviet Union could mediate and end the war?

DongxiangThe desire for peace was more urgent than anyone else attending the meeting, but he still spoke loudly to Minei: "If Hai believes that the Soviet Union will really help Japan, it only shows that Minei Jun doesn't know enough about the Soviets. They have always been untrustworthy." Then he turned his gaze to everyone: "I dare say that the issue of Japan must have been discussed at the Yalta Conference. Our intelligence department is too inefficient to obtain useful intelligence. There is not much hope to bring the Soviet Union to our side now. In my experience I've found that it's difficult for the Soviet Union not to participate in the war, let alone ask for their help. Have you tried this before? Share your story!It is better to negotiate directly with Americans.”

AnanThe conditions for peace negotiations should be determined based on the current situation of the war. Japan has not yet been defeated, and the enemy territory we occupy is much larger than the Japanese territory occupied by the enemy Have you tried this before? Share your story!

Dongxiang sneered, "Those conditions are not negotiable at all. We should not only consider the current situation of the war, but also the foreseeable future situation before making a final decision Don't forget to share your experience!

The taboo topic of peace has finally been opened up.

In a conspiratorial atmosphere, everyone openly discussed the possibility of mediation through Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, the Pope, and even China. The final conclusion was that using these channels would inevitably lead to the Allies demanding Japan's unconditional surrender. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Mei JinIt is believed that the Soviet Union's great power status and the prestige it had just gained from defeating Germany made it the best mediator for Japan to make peace with Britain and the United States. Anan emphasized that the discussion should be limited to the current scope to avoid information leakage and "seriously shake the morale of the military". Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Suzuki, who is still playing with "abdominal skills," appears to support the military on the surfaceThere is no reason not to probe the mouth of the Soviet people: "Stalin's physique is very similar to that of Saigo Takamori, with a big belly. He must be a good person who values loyalty. If we invite him, we believe he will make efforts for Japan What do you think about this?

Saigo Takamori was a prominent figure during the Meiji Restoration in Japan, known as one of the "Three Heroes of the Restoration" along with Okubo Toshimitsu and the grandfather of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Kono Takayuki. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Dongxiang reminded everyone that "I've found that it's extremely dangerous to try to understand the psychology of the Soviet Union according to the Japanese way of thinking," and Stalin's demands would "far exceed our imagination. Have you tried this before? Share your story!

At the last meeting on the afternoon of May 14th, Dongxiang presented a memorandum of understanding for peace through Soviet mediation, with the following key points. Don't forget to share your experience!

1 The war between Japan and the United States and Britain is still ongoing. If the Soviet Union directly enters the war, it will kill Japan. Regardless of the situation of the war between the United States and Britain, we must make every effort to prevent the Soviet Union from joining the war. What do you think about this?

2 The best strategy is to obtain the goodwill and neutrality of the Soviet Union and have them mediate to end the war. To achieve this goal, the Japan Soviet talks should be quickly launched. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

3 The following viewpoint should be emphasized to the Soviets. Firstly, they won the war against Germany because Japan maintained a neutral stance and did not launch an attack on the Soviet Union in the Far East as requested by its ally Germany. Secondly, in the not too distant future, the confrontation between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union is certain - signs of this have already emerged in Eastern Europe - and maintaining Japan's great power status is beneficial for the Soviets. Japan, the Soviet Union, and China (referring to the Nanjing Wang puppet regime) working together will occupy an advantageous position in future confrontations with the United States and Britain. What do you think about this?

4 We must fully realize that after winning the war against Germany, the Soviet Union believed that its international status had improved, while Japan's national strength had significantly declined and its ambitions had rapidly expanded. The price proposed may be much higher than we imagined. The Soviet Union probably attempted to make Japan abandon the conditions centered around the Treaty of Portsmouth, while Japan tried its best to reduce concessions. In order to ensure the smooth progress of negotiations, China needs to be mentally prepared for the following: first, to return Nankuyen Island; second, to cancel fishing rights; third, to open the Tsugaru Strait; fourth, to transfer railway rights in "North Manchuria"; fifth, to recognize the Soviet Union's sphere of influence in Inner Mongolia; sixth, to spare no effort in ceding lease rights in Lushun and Dalian; seventh, to cede the northern part of the Kuril Islands as a last resort. Have you tried this before? Share your story!

5 Our final bottom line is that North Korea must continue to be owned by our side, and "South Manchuria" can be used as a neutral zone to maintain the independence of the puppet state of Manchukuo as much as possible. What do you think about this?

Abandoning so many rights and land at once, Dongxiang thought that the military would definitely fly into a rage. But to his surprise, the "six giants" silently signed the memorandum and requested Dongxiang to start negotiations as soon as possible. It seems that although Anan, Mezin and others are tough tongued, they are still very clear about the awkward situation Japan is in. Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

On May 25th, the US B-29 launched a large-scale air raid on Tokyo, and this important document, signed by six people, was burned down due to a fire in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Carefully, Dongxiang has remade a copy. Please ask the attendees to sign it again and send one copy to each person. At the end of May, former Commander of the Combined Fleet, Vice Admiral Toyota, took over as the Chief of the Military Command from Kazukawa, and Dongxiang specially sent someone to deliver a copy to him. Don't forget to share your experience!

The next day, May 15th, Japan announced the abolition of all treaties between Japan, Germany, and Italy, including the Anti Communist Agreement and the Tripartite Pact. These actions have no practical significance, but can be seen as a friendly gesture made by Tokyo towards the Soviet Union and even the United Kingdom and the United States. Don't forget to share your experience!

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