America’s decision of dropping the atomic bombs on the widely populated cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the most necessary move in order to end World War II. During WWII, America was not involved until the country was aggressively surprise attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941. The Axis powers attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, near Honolulu, Hawaii. The attack woke a sleeping giant, fired up the country, and American citizens craved revenge on the country that caused so…
Hiroshima, Japan August 6, 1945 the day remembered by millions the day of the first atomic bomb. The Day the United States dropped the first atomic bomb and days later when we dropped the second on Nagasaki were etched into history and caused much controversy the big question surrounding them was and is do you think the Japan bombings were justified? Yes, the atomic bombing of those Japanese towns saved the lives of thousands of soldiers as well as the American people. When it comes down to it…
The samurai are some of the most well known and recognizable figures found in history. But how did they come to be and what was their life like? The samurai warriors developed from the three major clans battling for land and power in Japan. They became their own class just before the start of the 10th century and were known by two names, one of them was samurai and the other bushi. No matter what name they went by, total loyalty was given to whomever they served and in return, the samurai…
not only that, he did it while defending the troops and transports, as he was commanded to do. Without Spruance, many of these battles could have had much different outcomes. Especially in situations where the ships were constantly bombarded with kamikaze pilots, Spruance was able to remain calm, and command his ships accordingly. Spruance is a great example of a strong leader by showing his commitment to his work, his ability to make good decisions in short amounts of time, and keeping…
counterterrorism. The media have always been massively influential so in times of crisis the way that the media responded can be critical. When the attack on pearl Harbor happened, newspapers printed the story as soon as they could, suddenly headlines about kamikaze pilots were popping up all over the country. Families at home enjoying their Sunday radio of talent show, kids show and live music were abruptly interrupted by the terrifying news that hundreds of planes…
The article she was reading about “The Dolphins of War” was describing how the military purposefully uses dolphins as guards for naval installments, to locate underwater mines and enemy divers, and to carry out “kamikaze” missions to blow up enemy submarines, among other duties. Alexa didn't know dolphins were used in the military, which she shouldn't because it wasn't her business. She asked José “Do you think any of this is true?” (Pg 75)José answered with emotion…
forces liberated the Philippines and began to fire bomb Japanese cities. Britain was able to recapture Burma. In 1945 American suffered major losses in the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa an island of strategic importance. Despite casualties and Kamikaze attacks America took over Okinawa in the mid of June in 1945. August 6th 1945 United states air force dropped the first Atomic bomb on Hiroshima where ten of thousands died from initial explosion and later many more died from radiation…
attacks on Pearl Harbor and 911 have many things in common, however, they also have some differences. First, some facts on Pearl Harbor: the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 was an attack lead by the Japanese. The Japanese flew planes called kamikazes into American battleships docked in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Next, some facts on 911: on September 11, 2001 a group of terrorist named the Al Qaeda flew passengers jets into the world trade centers in New York City, New York. Both of these…
have a board of officials act as a medium between labor disputes. This led to a decline in conflicts between worker and manager and increased factory morale across America. 66. Pearl Harbor: ON December 7, 1941, the Japanese sent a large fleet of kamikaze pilots across the Pacific Ocean into Pearl Harbor in an effort to weaken American artillery. Several cruisers were destroyed and multiple navy members died in the efforts, but FDR assured America that we shall retaliate for the Japanese…
My fellow countrymen... I and all of you should be honored and grateful for the success on the attack against the sleeping ogre of the United States. Without the leadership of our beloved emperor and the efforts of the flowers of the Japanese soldiers, we would be under the perils of the United States' inky black tentacles right now. We were able to sink every single American Pacific carrier, no battleships were left behind. The Americans were greatly unprepared and were no match for our brave…