Essay On The Effects Of The Atomic Bomb

When contemplating the dramatic shifts in technology regarding weapons of warfare, one can be considered diabolical and destructive beyond belief: the atomic bomb. The first to ever be unleashed onto victims of war was on August 16, 1945 on Hiroshima, Japan. The effects that came about ranged from social and morality problems to economic destruction. The scariest part of this weapon lies in its ability to end the entire world population in the touch of a simple button. Death, injury and physical damage are only some aspects of the effects caused by the use of one. The effects are endless; radiation can drive people out of the impact zone for years, economies and ecosystems will collapse from the damage, not to mention the thousands of innocent
The warning, however, did not stop the Japanese from fighting on. Life long scars would be the consequences of the atomic bomb’s power and many would have to cope with these scars physically and mentally (Atomicbombmuseum.org/ After the Bomb). All of these aspects were taken into consideration while debating the decision of whether or not to use the new weapon, but even this did not seem to be enough to stop the United States from bombing two of the largest cities in Japan. “The atom bomb was no 'great decision.' It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness.” This statement reflects how Truman felt on the subject of nuclear war and how he did not see it as an overreaction in retaliation against the Japanese. Although the Japanese were aware that they could not win the war with the United States, they still fought in an attempt to gain more than if they surrendered. Therefor, if the United States wanted to end the war before it got worse, dropping the atomic bomb was the best option (teacher.scholastic.com/ J. Samuel Walker). The primary focus of