The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are among the most horrific and devestating works of mankind. Millions of Japanese civilians were killed, their bodies either evaporating from the strength of the atomic bomb or crushed under fallen buildings. Years later, the effects of the bombings could still be observed with people dying from cancer and infants born with birth defects - all as a result of radiation. However, the bombs were used for specific purposes and answered the questions that correlated with these intentions. Although the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was not a diplomatic blunder, it was a military necessity and scientific experiment. The devastation inflicted upon Hiroshima and Nagasaki was a military necessity
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It was a decision that was made with complete acknowledgement of the power of nuclear energy and the consensus of the Allied Powers. The United States, as I previously mentioned, were aware of the strength of the atomic bomb. This is because they had tested a much smaller form in New Mexico, which alone had an incredible impact. The United States had also discussed this with Churchill (another point that I have already mentioned). Churchill completely agreed because Great Britain was worn out from the war and looking to finally bring an end to it. The United States, for their own part, believed that "only the complete destruction of her [Japan] military power could open the way to lasting peace." The United States had attempted to remain neutral with the Japanese years ago. When Japan sank the United States boat, Panay, President Roosevelt accepted the quick apologies and did not hold it against them. Once Japan invaded China, the United States, though disapproving, continued to let Japan do as it may. The last straw was the attack of Pearl Harbor in which two-thousand American civilians were killed. The atomic bombs were completely intentional. There was no "diplomatic blunder" if all of the Allied Powers agreed to its use and were aware of its
It was a decision that was made with complete acknowledgement of the power of nuclear energy and the consensus of the Allied Powers. The United States, as I previously mentioned, were aware of the strength of the atomic bomb. This is because they had tested a much smaller form in New Mexico, which alone had an incredible impact. The United States had also discussed this with Churchill (another point that I have already mentioned). Churchill completely agreed because Great Britain was worn out from the war and looking to finally bring an end to it. The United States, for their own part, believed that "only the complete destruction of her [Japan] military power could open the way to lasting peace." The United States had attempted to remain neutral with the Japanese years ago. When Japan sank the United States boat, Panay, President Roosevelt accepted the quick apologies and did not hold it against them. Once Japan invaded China, the United States, though disapproving, continued to let Japan do as it may. The last straw was the attack of Pearl Harbor in which two-thousand American civilians were killed. The atomic bombs were completely intentional. There was no "diplomatic blunder" if all of the Allied Powers agreed to its use and were aware of its