321F Spring 2026 The End of World War II: The Untold Story of the Surrender of Japan

321F  The End of World War II: The Untold Story of the Surrender of Japan
One session
Instructor: Blane Ampthor
Wednesday, 11:50—1:15, May 6
World War II ended in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied Nations. While history describes a few key events leading to the surrender, the true story is more complicated and detailed than is generally known. Set within the larger context of the Asia Pacific War, there were factions, issues, and personalities on both sides with different visions of how to execute the war and how to end it. Learn the true story of how World War II ended and some of its long-term effects on the world.
Blane Ampthor is a retired federal employee with more than 36 years of service. He has had a lifelong interest in history and has read extensively on World War II, the American Revolution, and ocean liners. He has taught with several lifelong learning institutes and has instructed with various organizations.