Pro: Drop Bomb on Japan

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Pro: Drop Bomb on Japan The bombings of 1945 by the United States of America on Japan were very controversial events. Many historians believe these acts were aggressive and unnecessary. In addition, analysts argue that the U.S. should have used alternative methods instead of the bomb, but most do not realize the repercussions of these different tactics. On the contrary, the bomb was needed to ease tension quickly and effectively. Ultimately, the bomb proved more effective than any other method, and also proved to be a technique that is sufficient for America’s needs. The effort made by the U.S. to bomb Japan after their disapproval of the Potsdam Declaration was needed to end conflicts in the Pacific because of Japanese resistance, to save American lives, and to portray the U.S. as a nation of power and dominance. Japanese soldiers were trained in all types of conditions to prepare for war. People in Japan grew up with very nationalistic ideals. Many were passionate for their country and would sacrifice anything for their Emperor, even their own lives. This concept was reinforced during many Japanese soldier trainings. They were taught to never give up or surrender to the enemy. At this point, dropping the atomic bomb was needed to end the war in the Pacific, as it is the only way to defeat the Japanese. As the Japanese are very prideful in ethics, a war would occur on Japanese soil if it were not for the bomb. Japanese men would fight American troops, and ultimately, the Japanese would win the battle (The 1). The attacks on Pearl Harbor exemplify their dedication towards the war. Moreover, one can see the extent of nationalism through the negative effects of the Kamikaze pilots. They sacrificed their own lives for the better¬ o... ... middle of paper ... ... at War. Jackson: University of Mississippi, 1997. Print. Compton, Carl T. "If the Atomic Bomb Had Not Been Used." The Atlantic Monthly 5 Aug. 2005: 54. Print. Donohue, Nathan. "Understanding the Decision to Drop the Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki." Center for Strategic and International Studies. N.p., 10 Aug. 2012. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. Miller, Henry I. "The Nuking Of Japan Was A Tactical And Moral Imperative." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 01 Aug. 2012. Web. 4 Jan. 2014. "The Potsdam Conference, 1945." Milestones 1937–1945. The US Department of State Office of the Historian, n.d. Web. 28 Dec. 2013. Willbanks, James H. "Kamikazes: World War II." World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 24 Jan. 2014. Van Rhyn, Mark. "Bombing of Nagasaki: World War II." World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2014. Web. 25 Jan. 2014.

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