no it wasn't seeming no Japanese ground forces were used
The Atom bombs used to end the War.
Yes, it was used on Hiroshima and Negasaki, Japan. By the America, it brought about the surrender of the Japanese.
The Atomic Bomb or Atom Bomb for short. The U.S. dropped it on Nagasaki and Hiroshima but also killed many U.S. soldiers that were stationary there.
They are like battering rams and they are used to make people surrender.
No, at no time have the Japanese ever had atomic bombs!
The US leaders were hoping and praying the Japanese would finally surrender so they would not have to invade Japan. They were trying to prevent the deaths of millions of Japanese, Allied Force warriors including Russian Red Army soldiers. The Japanese Military was not willing to surrender. to defeat japan quickly and save american lifes
According to history, Truman used two nuclear bombs to end the war and to collapse all Japan's abilities to cause war.
Original WRONG Answer:Truman was afraid Germany would use the weapon first. NO! Germany had surrendered at that point. The allies were fighting the Japanese. The atomic bomb was used to prevent further loss of life. Of course it is logical to question that statement, but understand this: The Japanese based their combat on honor, and it was considered dishonorable to surrender. You may be familiar with kamikazis and similar suicidal tactics. The atomic bomb was used to force the Japanese to surrender becuase an assault on Japan would result in far more casualties for both sides.
The Tokyo bombing with fire bombs did not move the Japanese to surrender so the atomic bombs were used. Hiroshima was the first target city.
The Japanese considered surrender by their own soldiers a disgrace and liable to extreme punishment. They considered enemy prisoners the same way, and used them as slave labour. Some were executed wantonly.
No, it was used for US so Japan would surrender.