As an American, I've been fed the narrative that the atomic bomb is what drove the Japanese to the negotiating table for surrender. As of recent, I've been reading that the Russians entering the war, played a more pivotal role then the atomic bomb. Would love some education and clarity in this matter.
Thank you and I apologize if this question is already been asked on the subreddit.
This is a fairly frequently asked question here. You may find these older threads informative:
And the overall FAQ section they come from: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/faq/militaryhistory/wwii/usa#wiki_the_atomic_bombs.2C_aka_questions_.2Fu.2Frestricteddata_has_answered