Strategic bombing during World War II

death and destruction, warning the world never to take the path of nuclear weapons. This was the testing of an atomic bomb, a model for a bomb that may demolish the innocent souls of those living in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. The building of the bomb to detonate on Japan is a point of much controversy. Many claim that America will unjustly murder innocent lives, while others still believe that bombing Japan will ensure Japan’s surrender and an end to the war. The decision to bomb Japan will…

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings In the year of 1945 on August 6th, the bombings of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed warfare around the world forever. Atomic warfare had never been heard of before that day, and it changed many countries outlooks on war strategics. The bombs that were dropped on both cities were extremely new to both America and Japan, which caused mass devastation. Although the bombing of Hiroshima resulted in many Japanese casualties, ultimately the bombings of both Hiroshima…

Major Problems in the History of World War II: Chapter 4 revolve around the analysis of the use of strategic bombing and its effects on the war. Documents presented in this chapter focus on the importance of naval and air warfare as well as the most effective way to defeat Germany as presented by allied leaders. Historians Richard Overy and Michael S. Sherry provide their analyses of the importance of airpower in the war and how it affected all parties involved in the war. Overy discusses the…

The Atomic Bomb was created because America felt they needed to possess this kind of weapon in defense against an enemy similarly armed. During World War II every major industrial nation began its on nuclear program: the British, the Germans, the French (before they surrender), the Soviets, The Americans, and the Japanese. There was no trust between the government and the Scientist, so many nuclear programs stalled out except Americas. American scientist went to the President directly and he…

this tactic. Only German leaders like Heinz studied this tactic (Simkin, "Blitzkrieg"). The German military used the Blitzkrieg tactic by launching bombing raids upon the enemy, before they sent in their tanks and infantry to finish what was left of the enemy. Nazi Germany tested this tactic in the Spanish Civil War, they…

World War II was a very deadly and chaotic time, sparked by a single act of invasion and ended by multiple nations. Two of the nations that participated during the war was the United States and Great Britain, fighting as allies on the side of the Allied powers. As it follows these two major powers, this report shall follow the course of the war, outline the significance behind the wartime conferences, and then I shall review the imperialist connections that were present during the war. During…

of World War II bombers. As we previously discussed naval power played a vital role in the success of these beaches. When we compare the naval weapons of WWII to todays there are vast differences between the two. Modern destroyers and cruisers are equipped with one or two 5-inch main guns, in the 1940’s these 5 inch guns were nearly nonexistent. With improved fuses and rates of fire that are nearly automatic have shaved hours and hours of bombing off the times that were standard during…

After the Pearl Harbor bombing, millions of women did their “patriotic service” and joined the workforce. Some women went overseas while others worked in the homefront providing for the war (“Get a War”).The amount of women working increased by 50%, leading to almost 6 million women working, while 300,000 women served in the military (“Rosie the Riveter”). Women served in many groups including, the Women’s Army Corps, the Navy Women’s Reserve, the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve, the Coast Guard…

Containment Policy (1945)- Containment was part of the US policy to stop Communism from spreading. During this time, the Soviet Union had gained control over multiple Eastern European countries. The Soviet Union was also planning to take over Greece and Turkey; however, President Truman supplied military and economic help until this threat went away. George Kennan, from the State Department, then called for the Containment Policy to prevent the spread of Communism. In order to also prevent the…

World War II was a global war, a very significant point in history, which changed the world today. The war went from September 1st, 1939 to September 2nd, 1945 (HistoryNet, 2015). One major event during the war was the surprise bombing of the American Naval Base, located in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. It was bombed on the 7th of December, 1941 and lasted for around 2 hours. Conducted by the Japanese during WWII, the attack on Pearl Harbour led to severe and influential outcomes which altered the…