In this paper, it will be discussed why the Atomic Bomb is the biggest method of destruction known to man. The paper will be discussing the results of the Atomic Bombs, along with the effects years after the initial explosion. People always wonder how many people actually died in the two Atomic Bombs which were dropped in Japan.
             There were a number of factors involved with this decision that were instrumental in its final outcome. Several of them were factors that looked to the future. How would the world view the first country that used such a weapon? How would it affect postwar relations? What would be the role of nuclear power in the future? Though all of these are valid concerns, the most important factors to influence the decision were those that dealt with the situation at the time. The world was at war and people were dying. These were the most important factors to influence the decision. As President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the American Armed Forces, Truman had an obligation to do everything in his power to win the war, to shorten its duration, and to save the lives of as many American troops as possible. Truman determined that the best way to fulfill his obligations was to order the atomic bombing of Japan
             On August 6, 1945, the first Atomic Bomb used in warfare, was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. U.S. President, Harry Truman ordered the dropping of the Atomic Bomb, on what he reported would only destroy military bases. The devastation turned out to be nothing like anybody had ever seen before. On August 2, 1945 "20th Air Force attacks targets in Japan on 6th August. Primary Target...Hiroshima..." At this point, only
             the direct order of President Truman could stop the dropping of the bomb. As it turned out, Truman thought nothing of the sort. His intention was to bomb Hiroshima,
             and nothing was going to stop him. The bomb which was dropped on Hiroshima was nicknamed "Little Boy" Three days later...