Prior to the successful detonation of the nuclear bomb, what event did American strategists hope for to bring about a quick Japanese surrender?

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The American strategists hoped that the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan would pressure Japan into surrendering, as it would open up a new front and significantly strain Japanese resources and military capabilities. This event occurred on August 8, 1945, shortly before Japan's surrender on August 15, 1945.

Prior to the Successful Detonation of the Nuclear Bomb, What