Allied Unity
Japan had hoped to exploit cracks between the Allies, but found none. The Big Three powers presented a unified front at Potsdam. Stalin’s promises to enter the Pacific War came right on schedule. China tied down 600,000 Japanese troops despite years of occupation. British forces reclaimed Burma and Malaya. Germany’s surrender in May freed enormous Allied resources for the Pacific theater. Japan found itself completely isolated, facing enemies on all sides with no remaining allies and dwindling options with each passing day.
