This alternate history scenario explores what might have happened if the Allies had invaded Japan instead of relying on atomic weapons to force surrender. The outcome points to a far longer and bloodier end to World War II, with massive losses on both ...

The reliable supply of abundant American oil was key to the Allied victory in World War II. The combination of vast oil reserves and a geographic advantage of separation from Asia and Europe insulated American infrastructure from Axis attacks and served as the foundation for a dominant wartime supply chain.

U.S. national debt held by the public has surpassed the size of the economy for the first time since World War II, reaching over 100% of GDP in March.