Which explains why some scholars argue that Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan was unwarranted?

Answer 1

Some scholars argue that Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan was unwarranted because Japan was already on the verge of surrender, and alternative means of demonstrating power, such as a demonstration of the bomb on an uninhabited area, could have been pursued. Additionally, they contend that the bombings caused immense civilian casualties and suffering, raising ethical concerns about the morality of using such weapons. Critics also suggest that the decision was influenced by geopolitical considerations, particularly the desire to assert U.S. dominance in the post-war landscape, rather than purely military necessity.