... It was much like a knife, and is found in almost all cultures" (6). Examples are the Gurkha kukri of Nepal, the Malayan kris, the Japanese tanto, and the Bornese kurong. The spear is one of the earliest and simplest of weapons. The primitive weapon was made of a wooden shaft ... bearing class. "Japanese sword play became an art as well as a skill, with carefully observed rules that typified he Japanese concern for style in all aspects of life" (8). Samurai swords with family names inscribed on them were often handed down from father to son, generation after generation. Samurai swords ... ...

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... 26th 1945, the Potsdam Proclamation was released which was a statement of terms for the Unconditional Surrender of Japan. The only other alternative for Japan was prompt and utter destruction. The Japanese Military refused the Potsdam Proclamation. On August 6th, 1945, the US dropped the first Atomic Bomb named Little Boy on Hiroshima, which housed the Second General Army Headquarters. Hiroshima was ... significant importance because under normal conditions the emperor did not take an active role in deliberations. Hirohito announced his support for accepting the Postsdam Declaration. On...

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