logbook after helping drop two bombs, one in Hiroshima and one in Nagasaki, that killed an estimated two-hundred 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
the city of Hiroshima in Japan. With them they carried an atomic bomb with a force unlike any previously imagined named “Little Boy”. It was dropped directly on Hiroshima in a necessary act of justice, as the United States likes to call it. Three days later, on August 9th, a second atomic bomb named “Fat Man” was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, once again called necessary and just. The destruction brought an end to the war, but was it truly worth it? No, it wasn’t. America’s use of atomic bombs on Japan
Specifically, in the towns of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The first bomb called “Little boy” dropped on Hiroshima and the second bomb called “Fat man” was dropped on Nagasaki. President Truman at the time had ordered the those bombings, during World War 2. They were the first times that atomic bombs were used. Now, many people till this day, argue upon whether is was the right or bad choice of bombing Japan. I believe the U.S made the right decision to proceed in bombing the two cities in Japan, for
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
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
Hiroshima August 1945; The United 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
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
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
The Effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings were Extensive Towards the end of World War II, on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, on August 9, 1945, another atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki in Japan. These bombings were so devastating that it served as a catalyst to end World War II. However, the bombings did not just end World War II, their impacts were deadly (Atomic Heritage Foundation). The damages
Effects of the Atomic Blast in Japan The atomic blast in Japan resulting in roughly 192,000 deaths was an act declared by the United States of America due to wanting to end the war in 1945. An average nuclear weapon detonated over a city would instantly destroy everything within a 50 mile radius. Being said that Hiroshima was the first ever city to be struck by an atomic bomb resulting in Japan remaining demolished and costed more than 15 billion to repair the city. The aftermath of the atomic bomb had
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
the U.S. retaliated and dropped two atomic bombs called Fat Man and Little Boy on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. The U.S. was not justified in dropping the atomic bombs on Japan because of the locations that were bombed, the terms of the Potsdam Declaration, and the lack of previous bomb testing. Firstly, the bombings were unjustified because of the locations where the bombs were dropped. Neither cities were military or naval bases. Hiroshima was “… on a river delta and had been
Justification of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings The moral and military necessity of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings has been a subject of debate for almost half a century. Most revisionists emphasize the victimization of Japan during the attacks. They often forget the military realities and the historical context while judging whether it was necessary for America to use nuclear weapons against the two Japanese cities. It is important to note that Japan was the aggressor. Japan triggered the
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a necessary action taken by the United States government in order to ensure that their allies does not receive any more casualties from the conflict with the Japanese Empire during World War II. If United States did not use the atomic bomb on the island there would have been a higher number of casualties from the U.S troops. The first reason why the U.S would have lost more troops was because the Japanese soldiers had an extremely strong conviction that their
dropping of two atomic bombs on Japanese cities by the United States. However, that particular decision by America, clearly caused more harm than good. Many reasons make this claim true, one being the excess amount of destruction and killing the bombs caused and another being the influence this act left on the world. Dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not the solution the world needed to end WWII. After the needless ravaging of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the atomic bombs, the cities
Dropping the Atomic Bomb When looking at the aftermath of the atomic bomb in both Nagasaki and Hiroshima the devastation it caused is evident. The majority of the population in Japan could have never imagined such a catastrophic event. On August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945 massive amounts of lives were changed forever when an atomic bomb fell from the sky and created an explosion as bright as the sun. These two bombs were the first and only accounts of nuclear warfare. (“Atomic Bomb is…”) The impact
Was The Atomic Bomb The Best Way To End The War? Was it really necessary for the U.S. to use the atomic bomb against Japan to end the war? What even is a atomic bomb? The atomic bomb is a bomb that derives its destructive power from the rapid release of nuclear energy by fission of heavy atomic nuclei, causing damage through heatblast, and radioactivity. The atomic bomb should not have been used to defeat Japan because it immediately killed an estimated 120,000 people, it was racist to only use
The United States of America’s use of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has spurred much debate concerning the necessity, effectiveness, and morality of the decision since August 1945. After assessing a range of arguments about the importance of the atomic bomb in the termination of the Second World War, it can be concluded that the use of the atomic bomb served as the predominant factor in the end of the Second World War, as its use lowered the morale, industrial resources
On August 6th and 9th, 1945 the US dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing 150-200, 000 people instantly. Three days later, the Americans dropped another Atomic bomb on Nagasaki. The Japanese would not have surrendered without the use of the atomic bomb. This saved a great deal of Japanese and American lives. It also ended the war very quickly. The use of the atomic bomb also demonstrated the power of the US to the world. The US did the right decision overall, because it saved
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