Drop The Bomb?
Timothy Cole
U.S. History - Grech
Atomic Bombs Dropped on Japan, Justified?
On August 6th and 9th of 1945 U.S. bombers dropped atomic bombs on the
Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing utter destruction and many deaths.
These bombs were dropped as the Pacific battles of World War II were coming to an end.
Soon after Japan surrendered, ending the war. But, was the use of atomic warfare
necessary? Was it too harsh and cruel to the Japanese? The first question was whether or
not to drop a bomb. The effects of atomic warfare had not been known and studied, but it
was apparent that it would be a good tool in ending the war. The first bomb did appear
necessary to ending the war. It would put Japan in check to bring a quick finish to the
fighting, saving many lives, as well as prevent the Russians from joining the Pacific War.
The second on Nagasaki, however was obviously not. It was handled foolishly, in that the
Japanese were not allowed enough time to......
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