dropping the atomic bomb

1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?

Some people say he made the wrong decision because it is immoral to stop the war by bombs and others believed that he shouldn't have used them because now they will be used in future wars. Only a minority were opposed to the bombing at the time.

2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.

Yes in this case I think he made the right decision because he is the president of the United States and he was doing what was best for his country by saving as many Americans as possible who didn't ahve to invade Japan, it was not his job to protect Japanese. It saved AQmericans lives by endind the war as soon as possible. Also this did make it so nuclear power would be used in future wars but that would havwe happened anyway, it is not Truman's fault, he was just the one who introduced them to the world.

war in the pacific!

1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
the allies were "island hopping" to Japan and had to getthe island of Midway in order to keep going.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
kamikaze in which suicide planes would crash into enemies ships.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard because Iwo Jima was the last island before the U.S. reached their goal, Okinawa so they could bomb the mainland and if the japanese had defeated them then the US wouldn't be able to advance.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that the battle at Okinawa would be similar to that of Japan with many deaths from the Japanese defendind their land.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
It was the best-kept secret in the war, it was the scientific research of the atomic bomb.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
To make the war end as quickly as possible so the japanese would surrender.