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On August 6, 1945, President Harry Truman ordered the drop of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The purpose of this action was to bring a rapid end to World War II.

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President Truman stated that he needs to end the war and to collapse Japan's means to make war ever again.

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America dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki because that was the way they saw to end the war.

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Who surrendered to America after drop of atomic bomb?

Japan.


Where did America drop a bomb in japan?

Hiroshima and Nagasaki(atomic bomb,not a nuke)


Did america drop an atomic bomb on canada?

No, America only dropped the atomic bombs on Japan.


When did America drop atomic bomb?

16th July, 1945


What kind of bomb did America drop in japan for bombing pearl harbor?

Atomic


What person commanded America to drop the atomic bomb on hiroshima?

President Truman


Did the Britain support America's decision to drop the atomic bomb?

The British government was not consulted.


Why did America not drop the Atomic Bomb on Vietnam in the Vietnam War?

Because we weren't stupid!


Why Germany did not drop atomic bomb?

Germany never had an atomic bomb.


What type of bomb was drop on japan?

atomic bomb


Why did America drop the atomic bomb if they knew it would kill so many?

They dropped the atomic bomb to end the war and stop further allied lives being lost.


Was America prepared to drop a third atomic bomb?

At the time of Japan's surrender, no - a third bomb would have been a few months away.