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What factors entered into Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb?
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∙ 12y ago
Probably the single most overwhelming factor can be summarized as: we've got this thing, we've spent hundreds of millions of dollars (back when that was real money) developing it, and we're not going to use it?
The US Military projections for an invasion of Japan, especially the Japanese civilian casualties expected, was likely also a factor. It's certainly arguable that, given what the US knew at the time, the bombs were by far the more humane course of action.
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When was Harry Trumans decision to use the atomic bomb?
The same day they were ready Truman had the decision. The people were ok with it.
What part did Stalin have in Trumans decision to drop the atomic bombs on japan?
Truman didnt want Stalin to get any peace, and was basically telling him to back off
What was Harry Trumans intent on dropping the atomic bomb?
end WW2
Was Trumans decision to drop the atomic bomb valid?
Based on the information that he had, yes. Japan had refused to surrender, invasion of Japan would have cost several million lives, and it DID end the war.
What was trumans goal in deciding to drop the atomic bomb on japan?
to end the war
How did the Battle of Okinawa affect President Trumans decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan?
It was a tough call for the President but he reasoned that he could end the war faster and save the lives of many American service men. The deaths of the military there, helped in that decision.
What was Henry trumans rank when he started the atomic bomb?
Vice President of the United States.
What was President Trumans main argument for using the Atomis bomb against the Japanese?
Atomic not Atomis!
What is the atomic bombings accomplishments?
The human race entered the ATOMIC AGE in August of 1945.
What was the significant of the dropping of the atomic bomb then and now?
It ended WWII & the world entered the "Atomic Age."
What are harry s Trumans character traits?
one of harry s. Truman's character trait is brave he is brave because he ordered the atomic bomb to be drooped
Which was a NOT a major factor in the decision to use the atomic bomb?
One thing that was not a major factor in the decision to use the atomic bomb was civilian casualties.
