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Japan was putting out peace feelers by the summer of 1945. Their defensive position was in complete ruin: naval units gone, air force without fuel, most major army units immobile or cut off overseas. Their economy was in ruins - again lacking fuel, civilians in starvation rations, merchant marine gone, no trading ability, cities racked by conventional bombing. In hindsight we can see that Japan was clearly on the road to collapse and would most certainly have surrendered without an invasion of the home islands, if not in 1945, then in 1946. Nonetheless, hindsight was not available to the USA in 1945. At that time the US leadership had been appalled by the huge casualties to American forces (and Japanese) in the fighting for Iwo and Okinawa. Americans had witnessed mass suicide by Japanese civilians, Japanese soldiers carrying out suicide missions, Kamikazi raids, etc. To most Americans this meant that the Japanese were bent on self destruction rather than surrender. The Americans thus had two choices: (1) Invade the home islands of Japan, thus bringing about enormous (read: many millions) numbers of Japanese civilian dead. Such an invasion would likely have involved the Soviets leading to a partition of Japan similar to that of Germany, Austria, Korea. (2) Try and end the war quickly by shocking the Japanese leadership into quick surrender via the atom bomb. As horrific as the atomic attacks were, they most certainly prevented even more death and destruction from being hurled upon the Japanese by conventional forces.
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What was the cause of the end of World War II?
The Axis powers, completely defeated with their armies and industries utterly destroyed, incapable of any fiuther resistence, surrendered unconditionally. Michael Montagne Europe: D-Day put allied troops on the ground in Europe. The troops then marched across Europe, engaged Germany at "the battle of the bulge" (which was very bloody) then marched into Germany and forced the surrender of the military at which point Hitler (everyone assumes) committed suicide. The Pacific: After the Japanese navy had been effectively defeated, the Emperor refused to surrender in an attempt to force an invasion force to enter Japan, knowing that perhaps millions would die on both sides of the battle. The Emperor knew that there was no way that he could WIN, he just wanted to get the best terms of surrender possible. Allied forces wanted an unconditional surrender with guarantees that Japan would not again attempt to invade the islands of the Pacific so the Japanese goal was not acceptable. Japan had been surrounded, no supplies were comming in. Conventional bombing burned entire cities. There was disease and starvation and still the Emperor would not surrender. Finally, the President of the United States allowed the Air Force to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in an attempt to force surrender. The Emperor still refused, telling his people that we could not do that again because we only had one such bomb. When the president authorized the second bomb on Nagasaki, the Emperor still resisted surrender, but finally, after much deliberation, decided that his people were suffering. Several of his generals killed themselves when the Emperor surrendered. The document of surrender was signed on the deck of a Battleship in Tokyo Bay. You can visit that battleship at Pearl Harbor.
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.
Why did Hawaii not force its Japanese residents into internment?
a large percentage of the labor force was japanese.!
How did the Manhattan project hope to end the war?
The Manhattan Project aimed to develop atomic weapons that would provide the United States with a decisive military advantage in World War II. By successfully creating and deploying atomic bombs, the project sought to force a swift surrender from Japan, thereby avoiding a prolonged and costly invasion of the Japanese mainland. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 ultimately demonstrated this destructive power, leading to Japan's capitulation and the war's conclusion.
Why was the air force captain executed by the Japanese?
The Japanese brutally murdered thousands of military prisoners of war because they wanted to intimidate all other POWs and Japan's enemies. The Japanese military did not believe in surrender and therefore did not respect any person that allowed themselves to be captured. Bottom Line: The Japanese military, especially the Army, behaved as evil barbarians without respect for human life of enemy civilians or military.
Why did president Truman elect to use the atomic bomb against japan?
To force the Japanese to surrender to end World war Two.
What events eventually force japan to surrender?
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, finally caused Japan to surrender.
Why were the atomic bombs used on japan?
The US leaders were hoping and praying the Japanese would finally surrender so they would not have to invade Japan. They were trying to prevent the deaths of millions of Japanese, Allied Force warriors including Russian Red Army soldiers. The Japanese Military was not willing to surrender. to defeat japan quickly and save american lifes
Where did the us dropped the atomic bomb?
In WW2 two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan to force surrender: on the cities of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. 21 more were scheduled for production and delivery in 1945 if those two did not force Japan to surrender.
How did the us get the Japanese to surrender in World War 2?
The United States dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima, a major Japanese city. This did not result in surrender. So the United States dropped a second atom bomb on Nagasaki, another major Japanese city. This was finally enough to force the Japanese into surrendering.
Who dropped bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The USA force dropped the atomic bombs on Japan to force them to surrender during the war.
How did Truman make a decision to drop the atomic bomb?
Original WRONG Answer:Truman was afraid Germany would use the weapon first. NO! Germany had surrendered at that point. The allies were fighting the Japanese. The atomic bomb was used to prevent further loss of life. Of course it is logical to question that statement, but understand this: The Japanese based their combat on honor, and it was considered dishonorable to surrender. You may be familiar with kamikazis and similar suicidal tactics. The atomic bomb was used to force the Japanese to surrender becuase an assault on Japan would result in far more casualties for both sides.
What did the Japanese do to cause the Americans to drop the atomic bomb?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour and sank most of the US fleet there. The US government thought that if they did not tighten the screws very fast, they might end up as cannon fodder for the Japanese empire. The Atomic Weapon was dropped on Hiroshima in order to force Japan to surrender. They did not surrender so US dropped another bomb on Nagasaki a few days later. Thinking that the US had more of these City Flatteners the Japanese government and emperor gave in and surrendered. The first atomic bomb was Uranium based. The second one was Plutonium based. To my knowledge these are the only atomic bombs that have ever been used in war.
Why was the second atomic bomb used?
The second atomic bomb was used on Nagasaki because Japan did not surrender after the first bomb on Hiroshima. The goal was to force Japan to surrender quickly and end World War II.
How did world war 2 finish?
Two atomic bombs were dropped in the mainlands of Japan, one in Nagasaki and another one in Hiroshima.
Why would US drop the atomic bomb on Japan?
To force them to surrender, there for ending World War 2.
How did the US force the Japanese to surrender in World War 2?
The united states froze all Japanese financial assets.
