Assignment

Assignment

Did the United States use atomic weapons against Japan? Explain why you think Truman made the right or wrong decision.

Indeed, U.S used atomic bomb against Japan. I believe that Truman took wrong decision of attacking Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the possibility of surrender was there. If we study keenly study history, it is mentioned that the choice of using atomic bomb on Japanese cities was the most decision of Truman's life (Kirkendall, 1989). Initially, U.S forces asked for the immediate unconditional surrender from Japan leadership. However, the demand clearly mentioned that the refusal will result in complete destruction, but ...