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Harry Truman did not want to lose thousands of soldiers in the Pacific Front. The Americans had had experimented on a a highly desrtuctive weapon long before, and made the first Atomic bombs -the "Fat Man" and the "Little Boy". Previously, during the "island-hopping" e. g. , the Americans lost 20,000 men to recapture eight square miles. So, it was obvious, that the Japanese would not surrender. Truman wanted to end the war by repelling the Japanese to continue fighting. Reasons summarised:
- the Americans thought that the Japanese would never surrender
- The Americans did not want to risk falling into Japanese prisons because they were famous for cruelty
- the Americans wanted to show to their ally, the Sviet Union that they were superior in military - as a warning
- the bombs cost a lot and the Americans wanted to use them.
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Who approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan?
Harry s. truman approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan.
Dropping the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War 2.
What was Harry Trumans intent on dropping the atomic bomb?
end WW2
Which President responsible for responsible for dropping the atomic bomb on japon?
Truman
How did pearl harbor effect the atomic bomb dropping?
They didn't really effect it.
What were the alternatives to dropping the atomic bomb?
Not dropping it!
Who approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan?
Harry s. truman approved the dropping of an atomic bomb on japan.
What are a few major events that happened in Hiroshima?
The mayor event was the dropping of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Was Truman wrong in dropping the atomic bomb?
Most think he was not wrong about dropping the atomic bombs.
Dropping the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War 2.
Who authorised the dropping of the atomic bomb on hiroshima?
President Truman.
What was the effect on the US by dropping the atomic bomb?
It ended the war!
Who authorised the dropping of the first atomic bomb?
President Truman
Who was the person who authorised the dropping of the Atomic Bomb?
President Truman.
Should you have guilt for dropping the atomic bomb?
See atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Cons for dropping te atomic bomb on japan?
See: Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
How did dropping the atomic bomb change the atomic age?
Well, it was usually considered the official start.
