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Why did the US occupy Japan from 1945 to 1952?

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Step-by-step explanation:

"There were also over 100,000 Japanese casualties. It was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific during World War II. Its purpose was to secure Kadena Air Base for air operations during Operation Downfall. Operation Downfall was the planned invasion of the Japanese homeland."

" (1) eliminating Japan's war potential and (2) turning Japan into a democratic-style nation with pro-United Nations orientation."

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Because they wanted to get some pssssssssss
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