The Atomic bomb
In reference to the A-bomb, Dwight Eisenhower once said, "it wasn't necessary to hit them with that awful thing." Was he right Controversy remains. What really should have been done? How many variables should have been considered? Which variables take precedence in time of war? It's hard to imagine a more resounding and utterly radical example of revenge than that of nuclear attack, and revenge did play a very large part. 911 anyone? Truman requested a panel to study the Pacific war, the study was issued in July 1946. It declared, "Based on a detailed investigation of all the facts and supported by the testimony of the surviving Japanese leaders involved, it is th
(The Emperor was still retained) Approximately 140,000 people died by the end of December 1945. e Survey's opinion that certainly prior to 31 December 1945 and in all probability prior to 1 November 1945, Japan would have surrendered even if the atomic bombs had not been dropped, even if Russia had not entered the war, and even if no invasion had been planned or contemplated. (Of Hiroshima's estimated population of 350,000) Because the A-bomb exploded close to the center of the city and because 85% of the buildings were within 3 km of the hypocenter, destruction to the city was nearly complete, with 90% of buildings collapsed or burned. We must always strive to learn from history or we are doomed to repeat it. Thousands of people were killed or injured when they were hurled through the air or crushed under collapsed houses. Shouldn't the A-bomb have been a last resort instead of the first? What would have happened if we offered them the opportunity to keep the throne (which their Emperor retained anyway) in return for a quick surrender versus the alternative of Soviet invasion and atomic destruction? I think that our troops and the hundreds of thousands of Japanese lives were worth the effort to try to end the war with diplomacy and not destruction. (August 1946 Survey by the Hiroshima City Government) due to the heat rays, nearly everyone within 1. Even today, more than fifty years later, people continue to suffer the horrible aftereffects. 2 km who was directly exposed died instantly or within a few days. Radiation caused many disorders for decades. Having said that, we can't know for certain which approach would've ended the war sooner and with fewer deaths, however, it is regretful that attempts weren't made towards a more peaceful end.
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