What major power declared war on Japan on August 8, 1945, between the two atomic bombings?
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Correct answer: The Soviet Union
The Soviet invasion of Manchuria (Operation August Storm) shattered Japan's hopes for a mediated peace through Moscow. The combination of the atomic bombs and the Soviet entry into the war led to the final decision to surrender.
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