Scenarios about 'operation downfall'
The planned Allied invasion of Japan during World War II, scheduled for late 1945 through 1946, which was rendered unnecessary by Japan's surrender following the atomic bombings. Operation Downfall consisted of two parts—Operation Olympic targeting Kyushu and Operation Coronet aimed at the Tokyo Plain—and was anticipated to result in unprecedented casualties for both sides had it proceeded.
What If Japan Never Surrendered in World War II?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Imperial Japan refused to surrender in 1945, triggering Operation Downfall, the Allied invasion of the Japanese Home Islands, and reshaping the post-war global order.
What If The Allies Invaded Japan?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Operation Downfall—the planned Allied invasion of the Japanese home islands—was carried out instead of using atomic weapons, potentially reshaping the Pacific War's conclusion and the entire postwar world order.