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The main issue was for them to detonate in US soil.

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Q: What were the risks the US faced by using the atomic bomb on Japan?
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What was the outcome of using the atomic on Japan?

japan surrendered


Why did they stop using atomic bombs?

If you are referring to WW2, then the US stopped using atomic bombs on Japan because Japan agreed to surrender. Had they not, the US had plans and production setup to drop a total of 23 atomic bombs on Japan in 1945.


What reasons did the united states give for using the atomic bomb on japan?

Japan bombed Hawaii. (pearl harbor)


What was Truman goal in using the atomic bomb against Japan?

End WW2, ASAP.


How was the atomic bomb dropped on japan?

By B-29 Superfortresses using Norden Bombsight.


What policy was the US using before dropping the atomic bomb?

A written warning to Japan with options.


Why were atomic bombs used in Japan?

To end the war ASAP!


What was the main reason for againsing using the atomic bomb in Japan in World War 2?

To end the war and to collapse Japan's means to make war.


What were the united state's reasons or motivation for using the atomic bomb on japan?

The decision was the President's. He stated that he wanted to put an end to Japan's capacity to go to war.


How did president Harry Truman explain using atomic bombs on japan in 1945?

He stated that he wanted to end the war and collapse Japan's means to make war.


What was the reason for using atomic weapons during World War 2?

Japan was not going to surrender in WWII and supposedly they were developing their own super weapon. President Harry S. Truman didn't want to take any risks and wanted to end the war immediately. He sent one nuke and Japan didn't surrender he sent a bigger nuke and they surrendered.


How did president Truman justify using an atomic bomb?

Saving the lives of the soldiers (mostly marines) needed to invade Japan.