I've been seeing some heated debate lately as to whether Japan surrendered because of the a-bombs dropped by the US, or because the entry of Russian forces into China signaled the unwillingness of Russia to negotiate favorable terms of surrender for Japan. What position is most commonly held by historians and why?
Here are past answers & discussions on the topic:
[17 Feb. 2014 | 223 c] Flaired Respondents | Large Debate
[01 May 2014 | 27 c] Flaired Respondent | Comparison between Soviet Invasion & Atomic Bombs
[31 Mar. 2012 | 33 c] Detailed Analysis | Soviet Invasion Thesis Criticism
[26 May 2012 | 19 c] Flaired Respondent | Soviet Invasion Effects
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