@MilHistNow: Today in 1945, General Douglas MacArthur and his staff arrive at Atsugi air base near Tokyo to accept Japan’s surrender. By the end of the year, 430,000 American and 40,000 Commonwealth troops will be stationed across Japan as part of the Allied occupation force.

Today in 1945, General Douglas MacArthur and his staff arrive at Atsugi air base near Tokyo to accept Japan’s surrender. By the end of the year, 430,000 American and 40,000 Commonwealth troops will be stationed across Japan as part of the Allied occupation force. pic.twitter.com/8fYszWBnDB

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) August 30, 2024