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The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 hastened the end of World War II by compelling Japan to surrender unconditionally. The devastating power of the bombs demonstrated the catastrophic potential of nuclear warfare, leading to Japan's capitulation on August 15, 1945. This decision ultimately altered the dynamics of warfare and international relations, marking the beginning of the nuclear age and influencing post-war geopolitical tensions, particularly during the Cold War.
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Which Allied leader ordered the dropping of the atomic bombs?
Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan.
Did World War 1 use atomic bombs?
no, the atomic bomb did not exist until 1945. WW1 ended in 1919.
Those who argue against the use of the atomic bombs state that?
Millions will die and the earth will be destroyed.
What times did japan use their atomic bombs?
Japan has never had atomic weapons. There were two atomic weapons used against Japan by the US in August 1945. Please do some reading.
What important decision did President Truman make near the end of World War 2?
President Harry Truman had to decide whether to use the newly-built atomic bomb against the Japanese. He finally decided to use it to protect American lives that would be lost if Japan was invaded.
How did the use of atomic bombs affect the events of world war2?
it forced japan to surrender to the united staes
What events prompted Japan to surrender?
The use of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki .
What bombs did Germans use in the blitz?
They used nuclear and atomic bombs.
What lasting effects have the use of atomic bombs had on the world?
The atomic age.
Did America use atomic bombs in the Korean War?
No.
What was Japan's response to the use of the atomic bombs?
they surrendered.
How did Harry Truman know that Korea had atomic bombs?
North Korea had no atomic bombs at the time of the Korean War. What Truman was concerned about was the Soviet atomic bombs and the high probability that Stalin would respond to our use of atomic bombs in that conflict by declaring full scale nuclear war on the US.
How does atomic bomb affect people?
Atomic bombs can have severe immediate impacts, including destruction of buildings, radiation exposure, and high casualties. Long-term effects can include increased cancer rates, genetic mutations, and psychological trauma. The use of atomic bombs can have devastating consequences on human health and the environment.
Which Allied leader ordered the dropping of the atomic bombs?
Harry Truman authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan.
What is the Difference in radiation - atomic vs hydrogen bombs?
Atomic bombs use nuclear fission, where heavy atomic nuclei split into smaller ones releasing energy and radiation. Hydrogen bombs use both nuclear fission and fusion, with fusion reactions involving the combining of light atomic nuclei to release even more energy and radiation. Hydrogen bombs are typically more powerful and produce higher levels of radiation compared to atomic bombs.
What weapons did Americans use against japan?
Atomic Bombs
Did Britain use atomic bombs in World War 2?
no
