Saturday, March 15, 2008

Was it justified for the US to bomb Japan?

Many people have argued if it was right or wrong for the US to bomb Japan. I believe that it was right for the US to bomb Japan because they wanted revenge due to Japan bombing Pearl Harbor. It was said that 2,390 Americans had lost their lives. Three American battle ships, the USS Arizona, the USS Utah, and the USS Oklahoma, were totally destroyed. The Japanese also destroyed lots of aircrafts.(You can visit this website for more information about World War II) http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1580 .

Another reason that the US bombed Japan was they wanted to end war as soon as possible because it was costing alot of many and it was costing many lives not just soldiers lives but citizens as well I was doing some research of what could of been the Cons of not dropping the the bombs. It was said that if they would of continued fighting they would of spent 300 billion dollars on war efforts. The US. soldiers were undergoing harsh treatment by the unmerciful Japanese. That was another reason why the war also needed to be stopped.

Many people say that three days was enough time for the Japanese to surrender and that the warning was not specified with details. But in my opinion it shouldn't mater to specify what kind of attack it would be a threat under such conditions should be taken seriously. (Visit this website to know more if the Atomic bomb was the right choice) http://www.freeessays.cc/db/43/sxg108.shtml

So once again I repeat it was right for the US to bomb Japan because it could of killed thousands but it saved millions.

I would also like to know what you think so leave any comments.

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