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Three advantages of using the atomic bomb include its ability to bring a swift end to World War II, potentially saving lives by avoiding a prolonged ground invasion of Japan, and demonstrating military power, which influenced post-war geopolitical dynamics. Conversely, disadvantages include the immense loss of civilian life and suffering caused by the bombings, long-term environmental and health impacts from radiation, and the ethical implications of using such a devastating weapon. The bomb's use also set a precedent for nuclear warfare, raising global security concerns that persist today.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of president Truman use of the atomic bombs?

President Truman's decision to use atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 had significant advantages and disadvantages. The primary advantage was that it likely expedited the end of World War II, potentially saving millions of lives that would have been lost in a prolonged ground invasion of Japan. However, the disadvantages included the immense civilian casualties and long-term suffering caused by radiation, as well as the ethical implications of using such destructive weapons. Additionally, the bombings set a precedent for nuclear warfare, contributing to an arms race during the Cold War.


Why did they stop using atomic bombs?

If you are referring to WW2, then the US stopped using atomic bombs on Japan because Japan agreed to surrender. Had they not, the US had plans and production setup to drop a total of 23 atomic bombs on Japan in 1945.


How many American lives were saved by using the atomic bomb?

four million people would have did if we did not use the atomic bomb


What are three advantages to using the atomic bomb?

It made the U.S. look stronger, it stopped the war, Force Japan to surrender in World War 2, and looked cool doing so as you see on the link provided.


When did the US decide to drop atomic bombs on the Germans?

The US did not drop atomic bombs on Germany although the original purpose of the Manhattan Project was to develop a bomb before the Germans did. However, as the war went on Germany had to redirect recourses to other areas so they never succeeded in developing an atomic bomb. Once Germany surrendered, and the atomic bomb was successfully tested in New Mexico, the possibility existed of using it against Japan. And that is what happened