tics to prevent invasion(U.S dep. 2)."The battle tactics used over the Leyte Gulf were some of the bravest and most daring I ever saw"(Hammel 233). The Japanese were convinced of an approaching US invasion by the increase in Bombing raids and the gradual movement of US marines through the Pacific island chains(U.S dep. 2). But the Americans final attack came once again by plane, as they dropped the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th 1945. This lead to the quick surrender of the Japanese to the allies on August 14th and the final signature on September 2nd 1945. The Carrier battles over the Pacific Ocean were some of the most confused and deadly battles ever fought. For days planes could fight stopping only to refuel and rearm before going back out to do battle. They changed the way wars were fought and were some of the last great war heroes. The Aces of air combat were short lived, but still demand the respect of everyone who lives free today....
