Truman’s main objective in ending the war early was to limit Soviet gains in the Far East to the mainland, and prevent a Soviet invasion of Japan proper.

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  The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were unnecessary for victory in World War II and were used primarily as a tool to impress and contain the Russians

   President Truman used the atomic bombs in order to bring a quick end to the war

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  The U.S. Fleet, expanding after its initial setback at Pearl Harbor much as the Army had, provided the main sinews for an offensive strategy in the Pacific, although the Army devoted at least one-third of its resources to the Pacific war, even at the height of war in Europe.

 

  In sum, the United States proved capable, once its resources were fully mobilized, of successfully waging offensives on two fronts simultaneouslya development the Japanese had not anticipated when they launched their attack on Pearl Harbor.

 

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     In war-ravaged Europe in those years, Truman and the United States established peace and held back Soviet expansion and built economic and political stability through the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 

 There was outstanding success in Europe, thanks to the Truman Doctrine, inaugurated in 1947.

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This source says that Truman's decision was purely military and would save some Japanese lives.  He decided to drop the bomb and the Soviet Union joined the war, which helped it come to an end.  This source is reliable because all of the links that are provided work.  Also, it is very current and up to date.

President Truman knew that if he dropped the bomb that thousands of innocent Japanese lives would be lost.  Eventually, he found cities that were important to Japan's military, targeted them, and bombed them.  This source is reliable because it is a government website.  It has other working links to help you learn more.

President Truman couldn't wait for reinforcements to come and help them fight the Japanese.  He decided to authorize the use of the bomb because it would be the most efficient way to help end the war.   This source is reliable because it has working links.  They also have a list of all the sources they used.

The war in Europe ended and America was still fighting with the Japanese.  Truman wanted to end the war quickly, so he allowed atomic bombs to be released.  The source is very reliable because there aren't any grammar or spelling mistakes.  Also, all the links work.

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