Atomic Bomb Justified Analysis
On August 6, 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, however, three days later, August 9, another bomb was released on Nagasaki. President Truman came down to a decision in bombing Japan in hope of swiftly ending the war, essentially saving numerous Americans and Japanese lives. But, because of Japan’s gruesome and barbaric actions in the past, the use of atomic bomb accounted justified. However, his decision is heavily criticized as people have suggested other alternatives; such as implying that the Operation Downfall, another name for invading Japan, would have been a better solution, given how defeated Japan was. Other historians have challenged and argued these justifications by stating that Truman saw only compelling reasons by
viewing the consequences of the bomb inconsequential. Likewise, some have proclaimed that the use of such a powerful bomb is deemed a war crime because of the latter effects. Such as the mass destruction of civilian life and, as others have claimed, a whole different purpose rather than it being a military use. In hindsight, the United States, dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, is justified for its pragmatic reasons, however, morally unjustified given the lack of consideration towards the Japanese civilians.
viewing the consequences of the bomb inconsequential. Likewise, some have proclaimed that the use of such a powerful bomb is deemed a war crime because of the latter effects. Such as the mass destruction of civilian life and, as others have claimed, a whole different purpose rather than it being a military use. In hindsight, the United States, dropping the atomic bomb on Japan, is justified for its pragmatic reasons, however, morally unjustified given the lack of consideration towards the Japanese civilians.