This statement contradicts leahy's opinion. leahy believed that the japanese were about to surrender, but they had shown no willingness to surrender in the past. in addition, the casualty rates were very high. although many people were killed in the atomic blast, a full allied assault on japan would likely have killed even more people. which did you include in your response? check all that apply this statement contradicts leahy' opinion. japanese casualties were already high. japanese soldiers had shown no willingness to surrender in the past. japanese soldiers were willing to fight to the death.