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The United States was the first nation in history to use an atomic bomb against another nation. On August 6th, 1945 the American B-29 plane, Enola Gay, dropped the atomic bomb Little Boy on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The bombing instantly killed 70,000 to 80,000 Japanese in the city and tens of thousands more due to radiation exposure. Three days later on August 9th, the United States dropped another atomic bomb, named the Fat Man, on the city of Nagasaki. the bombing of Nagasaki would kill another 40,000 people. Japan surrendered soon after.

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The US was brought into the fighting of WWII in both the European and Pacific Theatres of war due to the Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. The Japanese surprise attacked the harbor in Hawaii with a variety of fighter planes and bombers with a major focus on trying to sink the American fleet of battleships. All eight of the American battleships were damaged and four of the eight were sunk in the harbor. The Japanese attack also damaged three American destroyers and three American cruisers. In all, 2402 Americans were killed and another 1282 were wounded. The intent of the Japanese attack was to inflict a preventative and decisive blow to the American Pacific naval fleet in order to allow itself free reign over the territory it sought in the South Pacific. The attack was profoundly shocking to the American public due to the magnitude of the attack and the fact that Japan surprise attacked the United States without issuing a formal declaration of war first. In a statement after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, United States President Truman stated that the "Japanese began the war from the air at Pearl Harbor... [and have now] been repaid many fold."

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Operation Downfall was the codename for the planned but never executed American invasion plan for the Japanese mainland Islands during the end stages of World War Two in the Pacific Theatre. It was set to occur in October of 1945 and if it had taken place it would have been the largest amphibious attack in human history. The estimated American casualties for the invasion ranged wildly from one hundred thousand American casualties to over one million. The estimated numbers were calculated based on earlier battles in Iwo Jima and Okinawa and the heavy death tolls to American soldiers in these battles, and the expectation that the Americans would not only be fighting the Japanese Army but also a hostile civilian population who sought to protect their homeland.

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In 1945, Secretary of War Stimson visited my headquarters in Germany, (and) informed me that our government was preparing to drop an atomic bomb on Japan. I was one of those who felt that there were a number of cogent reasons to question the wisdom of such an act.... During his recitation of the relevant facts, I had been conscious of a feeling of depression and so I voiced to him my grave misgivings, first on the basis of my belief that Japan was already defeated and that dropping the bomb was completely unnecessary, and second because I thought that our country should avoid shocking world opinion by the use of a weapon whose employment was, I thought, no longer mandatory as a measure to save American lives. It was my belief that Japan was, at that very moment, seeking some way to surrender with a minimum loss of 'face.' The Secretary was deeply perturbed by my attitude, almost angrily refuting the reasons I gave for my quick conclusions.

-Dwight Eisenhower (American General during WWII and Former United States President from 1953-1961)

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The Battle of Iwo Jima (February to March 1945) was some of the deadliest and fiercest fighting in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two. The Unites States Armed Forces invaded the island in hopes of using it as a staging ground towards the larger invasion of the Japanese main islands. It was defended by determined and loyal Japanese forces. However, the American victory was assured due to their overwhelming control of the air and sheer number of forces. Of the 22,060 Japanese soldiers entrenched on the island, 18,844 died either from fighting or by ritual suicide. Only 216 were captured during the course of battle. The Japanese bushido code of honor, coupled with effective propaganda which portrayed American G.I.s as ruthless animals, prevented surrender for many Japanese soldiers.

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they really created history by dropping 3 bombs on japan . they killed thousands of people. 

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they really created history by dropping 3 bombs on japan . they killed thousands of people. 

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i agree with this as well because they showed no mercy

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I agree with this reason because being the first to drop the bomb would show the world what we can do and give us a edge in the development of more weapons

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They were the reason to which the war ended which was to stop all war from happening. 

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They were the reason to which the war ended which was to stop all war from happening. 

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I have mixed feelings about the overall decision of the United States. Although it can be seen as a necessary evil to end the war swiftly. I do agree with the decision in the end, but the cost is the lives of thousands of innocent people.

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I have mixed feelings about the overall decision of the United States. Although it can be seen as a necessary evil to end the war swiftly. I do agree with the decision in the end, but the cost is the lives of thousands of innocent people.

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i don't really agree with this reasoning because it just showing what we can do as a military power. not showing why or how we should've handled the situation.

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this was a was for the u.s to show their superiority towards japan. They made the right choice. -Samantha B 

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this was a was for the u.s to show their superiority towards japan. They made the right choice. -Samantha B 

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I agree with the reson

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I agree because Shows the U.S military power- ML

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I agree because Shows the U.S military power- ML

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The atomic is good revenge for Pearl Harbor

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I agree because Japan didn't hesitate to sneak attack us, we had to strike back. It also made them surrender so i'm all for it. 

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I agree because Japan didn't hesitate to sneak attack us, we had to strike back. It also made them surrender so i'm all for it. 

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i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. 

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i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. 

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I agree because Japan attacked by surprise and many lives were lost. US didn't want that to be their weakness- ML

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I agree because Japan attacked by surprise and many lives were lost. US didn't want that to be their weakness- ML

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i agree because it's showing the power the US military has also how badly the damage could be

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i agree because it's showing the power the US military has also how badly the damage could be

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I don't agree with this, Japan may have drew first blood but involving innocent lives seems a bit overkill.

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I don't agree with this, Japan may have drew first blood but involving innocent lives seems a bit overkill.

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i agree with this because Japan started it and the other countries are the ones who joined into it 

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i agree with this because Japan started it and the other countries are the ones who joined into it 

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Japan stared it to try and take the U.S territory and the U.S wouldn't let that happen so they joined the war.- Samantha B

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Japan stared it to try and take the U.S territory and the U.S wouldn't let that happen so they joined the war.- Samantha B

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i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. 

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i agree with this because japan was the one that started this and other countries started to intervene. 

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Shoed the u.s true powers

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I agree because japan started all of it.

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although the plan never went through, they would be doing to to protect their home land. - samantha B

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although the plan never went through, they would be doing to to protect their home land. - samantha B

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This would have been one of their largest casualties had it followed through. Looking at the numbers, I agree with this source because there would have been more bloodshed if Operation Downfall was executed instead.

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This would have been one of their largest casualties had it followed through. Looking at the numbers, I agree with this source because there would have been more bloodshed if Operation Downfall was executed instead.

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a unecessary amount of people were dying.Protected land too

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It was all usleess they didn't have to continue causing damgage like this.

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They had there reasons for starting the war

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They had there reasons for starting the war

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felt that it was unnecessary to drop an atomic bomb because japan had already done it (they did it as a final way to show defeat) and i agree. -samantha B 

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felt that it was unnecessary to drop an atomic bomb because japan had already done it (they did it as a final way to show defeat) and i agree. -samantha B 

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They honestly didnt need this they just kept going just to keep going.

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again, this shows the U.S to be strong in numbers over japan. Japan fought the U.S fully prepared to lose many soldiers although it was pointless because they were outnumbered and lost the fight.  -samantha B

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again, this shows the U.S to be strong in numbers over japan. Japan fought the U.S fully prepared to lose many soldiers although it was pointless because they were outnumbered and lost the fight.  -samantha B

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the u.s had a reason to bomb japan because after they sneakily bombed pearl harbor, they should've expected someone to retaliate or at least do something worse to them.

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I agree that Japan is already defeated but their culture made them fight to the death no matter what, so the atomic bombs were the final nail in the coffin.

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I agree that Japan is already defeated but their culture made them fight to the death no matter what, so the atomic bombs were the final nail in the coffin.

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I agree with this source because combining the Japanese culture of never giving up with the current situation in World War II really shows how scary the nation and its people make themselves to be. Things would have gotten worse if no further action was followed through.

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I agree with this source because combining the Japanese culture of never giving up with the current situation in World War II really shows how scary the nation and its people make themselves to be. Things would have gotten worse if no further action was followed through.

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I agree because Japan didn't give us a warning and they didn't declare war on us, they just surprise attacked us. As the power of the world we need to assert our dominance so that other countries would think twice about doing anything to the strongest country in the world. 

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I agree because Japan didn't give us a warning and they didn't declare war on us, they just surprise attacked us. As the power of the world we need to assert our dominance so that other countries would think twice about doing anything to the strongest country in the world. 

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I think this is way too far, due to the number of casualties. They Civilians are only protecting their homeland 

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I think this is way too far, due to the number of casualties. They Civilians are only protecting their homeland 

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I think that Japan would never have accepted the defeat because they felt like they were the superior  people at the time. The atomic bombs were simply an attitude adjustment in my opinion and I think it was necessary still. 

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I think that Japan would never have accepted the defeat because they felt like they were the superior  people at the time. The atomic bombs were simply an attitude adjustment in my opinion and I think it was necessary still. 

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The U.S had to do this because Japan was oppressing's the surrounding countries and taking control of them essentially making them stronger and giving them leverage. These people were manipulated and taught to hate the U.S, they are willing to kill themselves over surrendering to us.  

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The U.S had to do this because Japan was oppressing's the surrounding countries and taking control of them essentially making them stronger and giving them leverage. These people were manipulated and taught to hate the U.S, they are willing to kill themselves over surrendering to us.  

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i feel that it helped end the war so it was worth it

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It showed how much power the u.s. had and helped end the war

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It shows how much power the us had and it stopped the war from continuing

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civilians that were killed was unnecessary

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civilians that were killed was unnecessary

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it was a good way to get revenge of pearl harbor with just a bit more power than what the japanese used

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i don't agree with this reason because being the first nation is not worth the thousands of lives the bombs took.

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they are already defeated, kill them more

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they are already defeated, kill them more

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Japan had a unjustified reason to bomb the US which encouraged and gave the us a reason to bomb Japan back

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I agree because Japan was the one that started it all. The u.s. had more power and were able to get back at Japan for what they did

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Too many Americans were going to die

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Too many civilians were killed that did not need to be, it was unnecessary.

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Japan was already defeated, but they would not back down because it was just not in their nature. The atomic bombs were the finisher.

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i aggree cause japan caused the events to happen in the war and the US was at stake.

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i aggree cause japan caused the events to happen in the war and the US was at stake.

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the us was also at wrong and their actions justified their consequences. 

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the us was also at wrong and their actions justified their consequences. 

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i agree because since Japan unexpectedly attacked the US, the US would want to get revenge and retaliate.

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i disagree because its not worth the thousands of innocent lives lost

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I disagree because Japan already seemed defeated so dropping a bomb that killed innocents was unnecessary.

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I disagree because this source shows that the US was winning and Japan was pretty much defeated, so the atomic bomb was unnecessary at this point.

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the amount of casualties is way to much of a risk to even attempt to join the war.

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the amount of casualties is way to much of a risk to even attempt to join the war.

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what was the point of continuing, they were already defeated. why just keep pressuring it.

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they didn't even need to continue this. the casualties was already high and they just kept pushing it. very unnecessary.

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The bomb was caused on pearl harbor because japan attacked the us unexpectedly so us got their revenge back.
-Skylar Gholston

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It helped discontinue the war and showed dominance withing the u.s.

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It helped discontinue the war and showed dominance withing the u.s.

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I agree i definitely dont think this was necessary due to cassulaties

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I agree i definitely dont think this was necessary due to cassulaties

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I think it was necessary because japan shouldnt of started it.

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I think it was necessary because japan shouldnt of started it.

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I don't think it should've went that far because japan was already defeated so there was no point because they won already.

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I don't think it should've went that far because japan was already defeated so there was no point because they won already.

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I agree that it was not necessary because many people lost their lives- ML

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Japan had already lost but they did not want to give up because they thought they are superior but the atomic bomb is what finished the war. - ML

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Japan had already lost but they did not want to give up because they thought they are superior but the atomic bomb is what finished the war. - ML

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i disagree because the US had already won and there was no reason to keep going. - ML

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i disagree because the US had already won and there was no reason to keep going. - ML

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a lot of people were dying so i dont believe it was necessary 

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a lot of people were dying so i dont believe it was necessary 

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there was no point in it they were causing too much damage for no reason

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i dont think they shouldve kept it going because they didnt have a reason to keep on making the damage plus they had already won

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I think this was purely off the idea to scare the Japanese which resulted in the surrendering of Japan. I do not think this is justified because this did not need such a extreme killing.

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I think this was purely off the idea to scare the Japanese which resulted in the surrendering of Japan. I do not think this is justified because this did not need such a extreme killing.

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Jessica Ogalesco

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I agree with this because Japan had planned a attack as a surprise and many others died to this, also the US was not entirely involved yet.

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I agree with this because Japan had planned a attack as a surprise and many others died to this, also the US was not entirely involved yet.

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Jessica Ogalesco

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I don't really think that us being the first nation to gain this type of power justifies using not 1 but 2 atomic bombs.

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The civilians and innocent were killed to a much greater extent than needed, this was unnecessary and not justified.

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The civilians and innocent were killed to a much greater extent than needed, this was unnecessary and not justified.

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Jessica Ogalesco

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I do agree with the fact that the US should have been able to retaliate but to the extent they did on civilians rather than military personal I do not agree.

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I feel indifferent about this specifically, although some Japanese were not looking to back down, many innocents were killed in the process. For the US, it was seemingly just a power gain.

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I feel indifferent about this specifically, although some Japanese were not looking to back down, many innocents were killed in the process. For the US, it was seemingly just a power gain.

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Jessica Ogalesco

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I disagree with the idea to keep pushing with what was finished. I believe that they did not need to go further, again with the power dominance.

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I disagree with the idea to keep pushing with what was finished. I believe that they did not need to go further, again with the power dominance.

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Jessica Ogalesco

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Although the operation never did go through, this would have just been a waste of soldiers lives since even civilians were armed

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I don't agree with anything that happened it really just shows how the us had power and they showed how much control they had.

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japan didnt really had a good enough reason as too why they bomb innocent people . the us hitting japan back was a bigger hit than what japan did too us

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they just wanted too protect the land and they did but again innocent people were getting killed

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its unnecessary they already got beaten just accept it

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Us being the first nation is history to involve nukes in any war does not justify the killings of more than 100 thousand civilians 

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Us being the first nation is history to involve nukes in any war does not justify the killings of more than 100 thousand civilians 

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Even stated by eisenhower the use of the bomb wasn't really necessary, Japan was basically subdued and they didn't need to show the world that type of fire power especially at the end of a war.

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I do not agree that the us should have kept pushing after this, it appeared that the Japanese were already losing their moral and many fighters, the bombs were just overkill

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Definitely justified for a surprise attack on the US naval base. With the many casualties and military equipment destroyed it was only a matter of time that the US would take action 

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Definitely justified for a surprise attack on the US naval base. With the many casualties and military equipment destroyed it was only a matter of time that the US would take action 

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It didn't take place, therefore, this reason is not justified for the usage of atomic bombs.

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It didn't take place, therefore, this reason is not justified for the usage of atomic bombs.

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If it is true then I agree with the bombing being completely unnecessary 

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If it is true then I agree with the bombing being completely unnecessary 

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This is how it ends. Nothing else to say

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This is how it ends. Nothing else to say

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Yes, they attacked us first so why not retaliate

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Yes, more civilians got spared by the bombs and millions of soldiers got spared from every side

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The Japanese were already defeated but they would've kept on fighting if the 2nd bomb wasn't in place, nail in the coffin

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The atomic bomb was necessary to show the Japanese that its not worth it

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The atomic bomb was completely unnecessary, the U.S. was already overpowering the enemy. Did the U.S. really needed to drop the bomb even though our victory was pretty much within reach?