Operation Olympic
Operation Olympic: The Invasion that Never Happened
Prior to the successful test of the atomic bomb, the United States prepared for “Operation Olympic,” the first phase of a planned invasion and potential occupation of the Japanese mainland. Operation Olympic was the code-name for a planned landing in Kyushu – the furthest main island in the south of Japan.
Join Education Director Jim Triesler as he explores the decision-making process of President Harry Truman and his military leaders as he contemplated the best way to end the Second World War.
As always, attendance is free, but registration is required.
