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Is it true that Emperor Hirohito had submitted a decree of surrender right before Truman had the bombs dropped?
"On 6th August 1945, a B29 bomber (Enola Gay) dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima. It has been estimated that over the years around 200,000 people have died as a result of this bomb being dropped. Japan did not surrender immediately and a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki three days later. On 10th August the Japanese surrendered. The Second World War was over." from Atom Bomb on Hiroshima, WW2 - Timeline Index
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Who was the emperor of japan at the time that the bomb was dropped?
Emperor Hirohito
Who was the Japanese Emperor when atom bomb dropped in Hiroshima?
Hirohito
Did japan ask for peace after the second atomic bomb?
Not for a week or more did the Japanese Emperor Hirohito surrender after the second bomb was dropped. So yes, they surrendered and ushered in peace after the 2nd bomb was dropped. Their motivation to surrender however was not due only to the atomic bombs but also because the Red Army of the Soviet Union was ready to invade Japan.
Who was the Japanese prime minister when the atomic bomb was dropped?
Japan never had a president. Instead, they had an emperor. The emperor at that time during WWII was Emp. Hirohito. He died in 1989.
Did japan drop bomb on the us after the us dropped the atomic bombs on japan?
No, the Japanese military did not drop any bombs on the USA after the atomic bombs were used on Japan. The bombs and pending invasion by the Soviets and the Americans (and allies) motivated the Emperor Hirohito to surrender to the Allied Forces.
How did World War 2 come at in end?
The Russians Soviet Red Army defeated the Japanese in Manchuria and were ready to invade Japan when the US dropped two atomic bombs. The Emperor Hirohito came to the conclusion that his people and throne would be annihilated if he did not surrender to the Allied Forces. He did surrender by announcing it on the radio. He sent his representatives to sign surrender documents on the USS Missouri ship. Once it was signed it was officially over.
What role or job did Emperor Hirohito during World War 2?
Along with his advisers, he handled the diplomatic relations and internal commerce of Japan, while his generals, especially Tojo and Yamamoto, prosecuted the war. He finally stepped in after the US atom bombs were dropped, and forced his ministers to accept surrender.
What did Hirohito want to do after the bombs were dropped?
i dont know sorry!
What role did Oak Ridge play in ending World WAr 2?
The Manhattan Project is responsible for the building of the town of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The population grew to be 75 thousand. They contributed to the manufacturing process needed to develop the atom bombs. When the bombs were dropped on Japan that motivated Emperor Hirohito to surrender, especially with the Russians ready to invade his nation.
What events helped bring about an end to the war in the pacific?
The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and three days later another one on Nagasaki. On August 12 the Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced to his cabinet and war council his intent to surrender rather than see his country and people laid waste. After a failed coup attempt by elements of the Japanese army to prevent the surrender, the intent to surrender was announced to the world on August 14. On August 17 all hostilities ended when the Emperor of Japan broadcast his capitulation bringing the Pacific war to an end. The official surrender document (Instrument of Surrender) was signed by Japanese dignitaries on September 2, 1945 aboard the Battleship USS Missouri.
What events helped bring an end to the war in the Pacific?
The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 and three days later another one on Nagasaki. On August 12 the Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced to his cabinet and war council his intent to surrender rather than see his country and people laid waste. After a failed coup attempt by elements of the Japanese army to prevent the surrender, the intent to surrender was announced to the world on August 14. On August 17 all hostilities ended when the Emperor of Japan broadcast his capitulation bringing the Pacific war to an end. The official surrender document (Instrument of Surrender) was signed by Japanese dignitaries on September 2, 1945 aboard the Battleship USS Missouri.
Who did the US use the Atomic Bomb against?
Against the Axis powers, of which Japan was part of. (The Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan). The emperor of Japan at the time was Hirohito, and Hitler was in control of Germany and Europe.
