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Killing the Rising Sun

Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard

The main idea of this book is that the United States entered World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Following the secret creation of the first atomic bomb, and the subsequent deployment of two bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Japan was compelled to give up and the war was eventually brought to an end. Nonetheless, one must ponder whether the decision to use the atomic bomb was indeed the correct one.

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Killing the Rising Sun (2016) narrates the events of the Pacific War, which occurred from 1941 to 1945, involving the United States and Japan as the primary adversaries. Starting with the assault on Pearl Harbor and the violent invasions of Japan, the book depicts the savagery of World War II through the lens of the US, shedding light on the creation of the very first atomic bomb and ultimately revealing the triumph of victory.

Book summary

Bill O’Reilly is best known for his political commentary show, The O’Reilly Factor, on Fox News. He is also the coauthor of a series of historical books, including Killing Kennedy, Killing Reagan and Killing Jesus.

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Turning the Tide: America’s Pacific Struggle

Japanese forces committed atrocious acts during the war and despite intense US bombardment, Japan obstinately refused to surrender.

Race for Destruction: Truman, Hirohito, and the Atomic Bomb

Atomic Dawn: Truman's Decisive Gamble

Hiroshima: The Day the World Changed

The Japanese Imperial Army faced a clear defeat, yet the United States decided to release another atomic bomb on Japan.

Following prolonged defiance, Japan eventually capitulated on August 15, 1945, bringing an end to a long period of conflict.

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