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The US made the decision to use Atomic Weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki based on the thinking (which was correct, based on the intelligence available at the time) that Japan would not surrender unless the US were to physically take control of the country. The invasion required to do that would have cost literally millions of lives on both sides. The use of Atomic Weapons was the most effective way to convince Japan that they could not win and minimize casualties (as strange as it sounds, but no one knew just how powerful the weapons would end up being) .
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Could we have won the war in Vietnam?
Use nukes or invade the north.
If US and the UK went to war with Russia and China would they use nukes and who would win?
If they fought a limited war it could go either way, depending on the circumstances, but I have trouble envisioning a limited war with nukes. Once the first nuke is detonated, it will probably lead to more nukes, with no limits, and no winners.
How did the cold war influence us on Vietnam?
It became an example of the 'Domino Theory' .
Why did the US not drop a nuke on north Vietnam?
The hawks wanted to use nukes, Barry Goldwater ran for president on that ticket. They also wanted to invade N. VN. But cooler heads prevailed; using nukes or invading the north would have opened the door to a communist retaliation. Another words World War Three.
Did America use atomic bombs in the Korean War?
No.
How did America loose the Vietnam war?
1. Couldn't isolate the war. 2. Couldn't invade the north. 3. Couldn't use nukes.
Are nukes defensive?
No. Nukes are nuclear weapons but they suppose to use nukes to protect the earth not to destroy the earth. Eventually, nukes are not the best idea to use against other countries. We all know that nukes can win war but you should not use them.
Could we have won the war in Vietnam?
Use nukes or invade the north.
What weapon or weapons did the US not use in the Vietnam War?
Their minds and nukes. Should of just used Peaceful logic or nukes. To solve the problem.
When was the first use of nukes in war?
Hiroshima Japan, 1954. Dropped by the United States
How did us foreign policy change from world war 2 to Vietnam?
Unlimited use of force prior to the atom bomb (1945); limited use of force since then (can't use nukes).
If US and the UK went to war with Russia and China would they use nukes and who would win?
If they fought a limited war it could go either way, depending on the circumstances, but I have trouble envisioning a limited war with nukes. Once the first nuke is detonated, it will probably lead to more nukes, with no limits, and no winners.
How did the cold war influence us on Vietnam?
It became an example of the 'Domino Theory' .
Why doesnt the us nuke the entire middle east?
Well if it did, it is likely that the rest of the world would be scared that the US may Nuke them too so they would fire nukes at the US. That is why it is called a nuclear deterrent. The only time you can use Nukes with impunity, is if you were the only country to have them (as at the end of the second world war).
Why could the US not win the vitnam war?
Could not invade N. Vietnam. Could not use nukes.
How do get global thermonuclear war game type?
Game type or callsign? To get the 'Global Thermonuclear War' callsign, I think you have to use either two or three nukes.
Why did you loose Vietnam war?
Couldn't use nukes, couldn't invade N. VN, couldn't stop flow of Men/Material.
