Why was the second bomb dropped on Nagasaki?

Answer 1

Well, the first atomic bomb, "little boy", was dropped on Hiroshima. Japan was being stubborn, and did not surrender after this, so that was why they dropped the second atomic bomb, "fat man", on Nagasaki.

Answer 2

I may be prejudiced because I was preparing to return to war as a Radioman/Gunner on a Navy Patrol Bomber when the bombs were dropped, ending the war. I don't think that there is any doubt that the Japanese intended to defend their homeland to the very end, and the loss of life on both sides would have been extraordinary. As one who risked his life for his country, I can understand the thoughts and feelings of the Japanese people, and it is painful to think of the number of people who died at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On the other hand, I have no doubt that many, many more, including possibly me and my comrades, might have died if the war continued. Yes, there is no doubt that it was necessary to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Answer 3

yes they were justified by the second bombing on nagasaki because they really didnt care. they dropped first on hiroshima for testing the atomic bomb then on nagasaki because the Japanese didnt surrender from the first.

Answer 4

According to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the population in Japan in October 1940 was estimated to be 73,114,308; in November 1945 the population was estimated at 71,998,104. Japan was visibly a thriving country that was hit very hard by the bombing.

At the end of World War II, few questioned Truman's decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Most Americans accepted the obvious reasoning: the atomic bombings brought the war to a more timely end. They did not have a problem with over one hundred thousand of the enemy being killed. After all, the Japanese attacked America, and not the other way around. In later years, however, many have begun to question the conventional wisdom of "Truman was saving lives," putting forth theories of their own. However, when one examines the issue with great attention to the results of the atomic bombings and compares these results with possible alternatives to using said bombs, the line between truth and fiction begins to clear. Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan was for the purpose of saving lives and ending the war quickly in order to prevent a disastrous land invasion.

Answer 5

Japan did not surrender at the time of the Hiroshima bomb.