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Many scientists and some officials opposed the use of atomic weapons on moral grounds, given that it would kill many civilians as collateral damage. Their concerns were borne out by the deaths of tens of thousands in the bombings of August 6th and August 9.
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.
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How safe did the Japanese people feel in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
It was like hell.
How did the Americans feel after using theh atom bombs?
After using the atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there were a range of emotions among Americans. Some felt relief that the war would soon be over, while others felt pride and a sense of accomplishment. However, there were also concerns and moral dilemmas about the devastation caused by the bombs and the loss of civilian lives.
How did the Japanese feel about Americans 12 days after the bomb exploded in Hiroshima?
Everyone wanted to end the war.
Why did most Medieval philosophers and scientists feel that experimentation was unnecessary?
Medieval philosophers and scientists typically studied theology, as well. This was considered to be the final authority on all matters.
How does Montag feel when the bomb drops on his city?
As the bombs approach, he is in shock. His first thought is, "This was not to be believed." Then, he thinks immediately of those that he left behind in the city. -mrs-campbell-
How safe did the Japanese people feel in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
It was like hell.
How did the Americans feel after using theh atom bombs?
After using the atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there were a range of emotions among Americans. Some felt relief that the war would soon be over, while others felt pride and a sense of accomplishment. However, there were also concerns and moral dilemmas about the devastation caused by the bombs and the loss of civilian lives.
Does North Korea have gun Hiroshima or implosion Nagasaki type atomic bombs?
There is no reliable public information on North Korean nuclear weapons designs. However I feel it is reasonable to assume that they have only implosion type atomic bombs as these require much smaller quantities of fissile material. These bombs can use either Uranium, Plutonium, or both as the fissile material.
How did the Jews feel about the us bombing nagasaki?
The whole world needed peace, the atomic bombs ended the war and the whole world was glad.
How did scientists feel for creating atomic bomb?
Many scientists involved in the creation of the atomic bomb felt a sense of responsibility and moral dilemma. Some expressed regret and guilt later, as they understood the devastating consequences of the bomb on innocent civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Others viewed it as a necessary evil to end the war and prevent further loss of life.
What were the statistics of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
I have heard many different things, but depending on what you define as a bomb-related casualty, the answer can range all the way from 70,000 to 200,000+ and climbing. frightening, really. mine is not a completely definitive answer, so feel free to question it.
How did the people in the world feel about the bombing in Hiroshima?
i don't kown ask them
How did Emperor Hirohito feel about the bombs?
He didn't like it.
Could the us feel the wind from the nagasaki atomic bomb in World War 2?
no.
How did the Japanese feel about Americans 12 days after the bomb exploded in Hiroshima?
Everyone wanted to end the war.
Why did Admiral Leahy feel the use of the bomb was ethically and morally incorrect?
Admiral Leahy believed that using the atomic bomb was unnecessary and morally wrong because he felt the bombing of civilian populations, particularly in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was excessive and indiscriminate. He also argued that Japan was already on the brink of surrender, making the use of the bomb unnecessary to achieve victory.
That the Americans did the right thing bombing haroshima?
It's more of an opinion question but i feel that they did. An argument to support that is that the United States had two option's, either bomb Hiroshima & Nagasaki, or invade Tokyo to find swarms of Japanese troops in the city and risk 500,000 allied troops, more than half American. From Truman's stand point at that time, and probably today he would drop the bombs to hurt enemy civilians and soldiers rather than our own. Also, it is argued that the bombs shouldn't have been dropped because we gave no warning but if you think back, the Japanese gave us no warning when they attacked Pearl Harbor. On the other hand, some say we should not have dropped the bombs. There were many innocent lives lost immediately and more later on due to radiation and burns. Some say we only were thinking of ourselves and the here and now rather than the future consequences.
