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How might Operation Downfall have gone?

Operation Downfall would probably have involved substantial Allied infighting over force allocations.

Question

How would Operation Downfall likely have gone if the Allies had needed to carry it out?

Short answer

It would probably have been problematic, with substantial Allied infighting over force allocations.

Notes

The forecast is a problematic operation with substantial Allied infighting over force allocations. The brief reply does not provide a casualty estimate or a detailed campaign prediction.