The use of atomic weapons against other human beings set a precedence that is in direct contradiction of the "Moral Imperative" .
The atomic bomb had already been used against Japan in 1945
The United States dropped atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki both being cities of Japan. There was no other country were atomic weapons had been used against mankind.
It ended the war and collapsed Japan's means to make war so most people favor the use of the atomic bomb in ww2
Japan surrendered to the U.S.A after two atomic bombs had been dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on japan to save millions of American lives that would have been lost in the invasion of mainland japan
General MacArthur wanted atomic bombs for use in the Korean War, but he was denied their use by President Truman. Only two atomic bombs have been used in warfare to date, both in WWII against Japan.
President Harry Truman. Japan refused to surrender and the battles of Iwo Jima and Okiniwa had been blood baths with massive casualties on both sides. Atom bombs were dropped on Hirshoshima and Nagiskaki, and Japan surrendered soon after
The decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan has been widely debated. Proponents argue it was necessary to end World War II swiftly and save lives by avoiding a potentially devastating invasion of Japan. Critics contend that the bombings caused unnecessary suffering and that Japan was already on the verge of surrender. Ultimately, the justification for its use hinges on weighing the immediate military objectives against the ethical implications of such a devastating weapon.
Absolutely not, they might have attempted to shoot down the strike planes and captured a bomb.
Bard argued that the use of the atomic bomb was unnecessary for Japan's surrender as they were already close to defeat, and that it caused unnecessary civilian casualties. Additionally, he believed that the decision to use the bomb should have been considered at a higher level of government rather than by military commanders.
Weapons of mass destruction have never been used against the US. In fact, the US is the only country that has ever used an atomic bomb against another country and that was Japan during the second World War.
if the atomic bomb had been available in 1944 it would have been used on germany not japan. the first atomic bombs were not built until july 1945, after germany had already surrendered so they were used on japan. nuclear fission in a neutron chain reaction.