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Source: BBC Radio 4 "August 1945"

Roundup

8-13-05

August 13th 1945 (4min)

In the 11th of a 12-part series marking the 60th anniversary of VJ Day, correpondent Chris Lowe says that conventional fire-bombing raids continue as Japanese cities come under heavy bombardment.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "August 1945"