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was charged with the implementation of a program of psycho logical warfare against the Japanese in connection with the
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followed with Lt. Col. Crocker Snow, A-2 of the 73rd Wing,
based at Saipan which had had in addition to its combat schedule
the function of leaflet distribution over Japan.
the distribution program was formulated.
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very real problem whi ch demanded lengthy analysis of enelllJ' population concentrations.
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Amdrica asks that you take jmmediate heed cf what we say on this
leaflet.
We are in possession of the most destructive explosive eVer devised
by man.
equivalent in e>""P1osi.re pmofer to '''l".a~ 20~O of our giant B-29' s can carry
on a single mission.
acc~rat~ .
If you
still have any doubt, make inquiry as to what happened to Hiroshima when
just one atomic bomb fell on that city.
Before using this bomb to destroy every resource of the military by
which they are prolonging this useless war, we ask that you no .. petition
the ilnperor to end the war.
these consequences and begin the work of building a new, better, and
peace-loving Japan.
You should take steps now to cease military
resist~~ce.
Otherwise,
we shall resolutely employ this bomb and all our other superior weapons
to promptly ahd forcefully end the war.