The atomic bombings during World War II have been a controversial topic since not only after they were used but even before they were used. There are opinions that believe it was a necessary means to end the war, while opinions believe that another alternative means could have been used to end the war. In an article, written by Mark Weber, Weber states detailed reasons and proof to support his reasons that that there was no valid reason for dropping the atomic bombs. The argument presented by
The atomic bombing in Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not necessary, there were more ways to end the war. My three reasons are many survivors from the bombing faced serious death from starvation and radiation exposure. There were much more ways besides using atomic weapons to settle the dispute. Lastly, the bombing had both positive and negative effects to the people and the world. On December 1941, Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and the United States enter World War II with Germany, Italy, and Japan and
In a similar manner, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are highly controversial, due to the fact that two extremely different viewpoints arose as the result of the nuclear bombings. For example, Hiroshima survivor Kurihara Sadako, in response to her personal experience and reactions to the bombing, created the poem “Let Us Be Midwives!” This untold story of the atomic bombings addresses the question what price did Japanese citizens have to pay for America’s demonstration of power and ability
August 6, 1945 was the bombing of Hiroshima, and Nagasaki was bombed a few days later on August 9, 1945 these bombings resulted in the unconditional surrender of Japan. The choice was made by President Truman as an alternative to the land based invasion of Japan. The bombings of the two cities killed 90,000 to about 146,000 people in Hiroshima and in Nagasaki 39,000 to about 80,000 people. WWII was a war that needed to be fought. The United States entered WWII due to the surprise attack on Pearl
thousand individuals. The bombings were completely unnecessary. Japan was already defeated because they lacked the necessary materials to continue a world war. The Japanese were prepared to surrender. There was no military necessity to drop the atomic bombs nor is there any factual information stating that the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were dropped to “save the lives of one million American soldiers.” The United States bombed Japan in August of 1945. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
advisors. In years to come, Truman would have to face questions over the merit of his actions. Although some may believe the atomic bomb was needed because it ended WWII, it was unnecessary to drop the nuclear bomb because of the alternatives that existed, the effect it had on the Japanese people, and because of the unethical reasons for dropping it. On August 6, 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, and three days later, another bomb was dropped on Nagasaki (Martin, 2015). The decision to
the fact that they have to let their husbands, sons, and possibly even grandsons go to war, while a brainwashed Japanese troop is willing to kill himself to serve his emperor. Even as an Asian American I find this revolting. During World War II, two atomic bombs were dropped in Japan. Little Boy was first dropped in the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Fat Man dropped in the city of Nagasaki three days later. Without the help of these bombs World War II would not have ceased, and more U.S. and
any hope of ever getting along with Japan. In response to the question, “was it ethical for the U.S to drop nuclear bombs on Japan?”, I answer yes. To see things clearly, you must realize that without the atomic bomb being used, hundreds upon thousands of more people would have died. In the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, around 225,000 people were killed.(http://www.aasc.ucla.edu/.html) But if the U.S had instead gone with a ground invasion, the results would have been even more devastating. “Military
by the United States after the atomic bombings affected Japan socially and economically? The time period this investigation will focus on is post WWII to 1977 allowing long-term analysis to be performed and seen. The source which will be analyzed is the document “Japanese economic takeoff after 1945” compiled from books by John Dower, Bai Gao, Andrew Gordon, and Kenneth Pyle which gives detailed information of the economic increase after the Japanese atomic bombings in 1945. The origin of this source
On August 6th, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima without any precedent. The explosion viciously destroyed four square miles of the city and killed 90,000 and injured 40,000. (Weber, “Was Hiroshima Necessary?”) Three days later, a second atomic bomb stroked the city of Nagasaki which killed approximately 37,000 people and injured 43,000 (Weber, “Was Hiroshima Necessary?”). These actions of the United States still remain controversial today and the United
On August 6, 1945 the course of history was changed. Two atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima, and three days later, August 9, 1945, on Nagasaki that ended World War II. Japan had already been a defeated nation from conventional bombs and World War II. Many innocent lives were lost, psychological scars were left on the lives of the bomb survivors, and thus many lives were changed forever. The atomic bombings caused many people to have genetic effects due to the radiation
The Bombing of Nagasaki There were many means of warfare during World War II. The Atomic bomb was by far one of the destructive of them all. The atomic bomb was capable of destroying an entire city. The bombing of nagasaki8 made the atomic bomb one of the most devastating weapons at that time. An August 9th The second nuclear weapon of all time was released upon the Japanese city of Nagasaki. The plane that dropped the nuclear weapon was a B-29 bomber. The name of the plane was called Bockscar
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Into: On August 6, 1945, the United States of America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. There had been feuds relating to the justification of the bombing for decades. Was the U.S justified? It depends on your vantage point. “Japan had no allies; its navy was almost destroyed; its islands were under a naval blockade; and its cities were undergoing concentrated air attacks.” This nuclear bomb, named Little Boy was dropped as a devastating attack
however, changed the entire way of warfare. The Atomic bomb was developed during this time out of fears that the Germans had the same technologies, or at least were working to obtain it. Once the United States had this technological capability of producing atomic weapons, the way of fighting was changed. Two bombs were dropped on Japan in August of 1945, one on the city of Hiroshima and the other on the city of Nagasaki. Afterward, the ear of atomic diplomacy came up in American international relations
Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb ‘little boy’ on Hiroshima, 6th of August 1945, and later ‘fat man’ on Nagasaki, 9th of August, during World War Two was greatly influenced by several factors, such as Saving American lives, forcing the Japanese to surrender, preventing the Soviet Union from joining the war and various other smaller motivations. Truman’s motivations were very influential in the outcome of the war, and possibly even shaped the victory for the allied nations. The bombs did indeed
WW11 - Atomic Bomb After enduring four years of war, the American citizens were prostrate, yet Japan refused to give up the fight. The atomic bomb terminated roughly 220,000 Japanese, which most of the harm was caused by the Enola Gay, which was a bomb dropped in the city of Hiroshima. According to critics, Truman’s decision to drop the bomb was a barbaric act and would have long-term consequences on the United States. It is said that the bombings of Japan saved both American lives and Japanese
President Harry S. Truman’s decision to procedure atomic weapons against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was simply one of the most debatable decisions in history. President Truman gave the forward motion to drop the atomic bomb on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Noted Truman titled the bombings “The greatest achievement of organized science in history” (http://www.pbs.org). Truman targeted those specific cities because he thought that they were a key location for the armed forces
The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had a terrible effect on the people around them, but it the decision to do so was necessary. The Japanese were being very aggressive and the controversial decision had to be made even though the effect was great. The bombs had ended up ending one of the most gruesome wars in history. They potentially saved other lives from being taken. The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have drawn many different opinions. Some even
States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Japan was devastated and with very little days to recuperate, they were struggling to explain what had just happened. Before they knew it, a second bomb had been deployed and there was no time to think. Japan was flabbergasted. The only thing the emperor knew he could do to save his country from any further damage, was to surrender. So the question remains, was this just? On
of States of America decided to unexpectedly drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As a result of the atomic bombings it killed 90,000–146,000 people in Hiroshima and 39,000–80,000 in Nagasaki. Some Americans reacted with sympathy while others stood against America’s choice to land the bombs in Japan. One famous book that goes by the title of, “Hiroshima.” goes on to give vivid descriptions of the day of the bombing following up years later of characters. “Hiroshima”