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What were some of the options President Truman could have chosen other than dropping the atomic bomb?
He could have waited on Japan to die a horrible death because of hunger.
What was the US hoping to avoid by dropping the atomic bombs?
The invasion of Mainland Japan, which was the only other alternative, and which would have been horrifically costly in lives - both American and Japanese.
What are two events that led directly to Japan's surrender in WW2?
The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Soviet declaration of war on Japan. All three occurred within days of each other, and were crucial in stirring Japan's leadership to capitulate to Allied demands.
According to J. Samuel Walker what was the consensus among scholars regarding the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan?
According to J. Samuel Walker, the consensus among scholars is that the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan was not necessary to secure a swift end to World War II. Many historians argue that Japan was already on the verge of surrender and that other factors, such as the Soviet Union's entry into the war against Japan, would have led to Japan's capitulation without the use of atomic weapons. Walker emphasizes the ongoing debate about the moral implications and strategic decisions surrounding the bombings. Overall, there is a growing recognition that the bomb's use was more about demonstrating power than achieving military necessity.
When did japan make atomic bomb?
Japan did not make an atomic bomb. It received two in ww2, one in Hiroshima the other over Nagasaki.
What role did the atomic bomb play in ending the war?
After the atomic bombs Japan had no other choice.
Why was Japan defeated in 1945?
Because Japan did not have the resources or the industrial capacity to continue fighting. True, Japan would have been halted by shrinking materials....eventually. However, the dropping of the atomic bomb, both in Hiroshima & Nagasaki brought Japan to it's knees. A third location was hinted at, but never bombed. It must be said that prior to the use of the atomic bomb. Many members of the Diet (governing body) were advocating ending the war.
Why did Japan drop atomic bombs on the US?
They did not, it was the other way round.
What argument do some historians give today for dropping the atomic bomb on japan?
The argument was the words of President who ordered the bombs. He stated that he wanted to end the war and to collapse the means for Japan to make war ever again. There were other facts as to why to drop the bomb but wanting to end the war fell in the first place.
How many soldiers did japan loose in world war 2?
Japan had fought very hard, they had taken over China and other small countries around them, but soon after that Australia got involved as well as America. The Australians won the battle on the Kokoda Trail and America ended Japan's rein by dropping 2 atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What did the united state use to stop japan in world war 2?
US actions in the face of Japanese aggression was limited to economic sanctions, and the other Allies also tried to limit the acquisition of war materials by Japan.
What was an effect of the dropping atomic bombs on japan?
Beyond the deaths and injuries to hundreds of thousands of people, and the complete destruction of 2 large cities, it provided the push required for the Japanese government to surrender, and end the war at once. Without that push, the war could have continued for a longer time, causing even more deaths and injuries.
