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Was the Atomic Bomb Really Necessary World War II

Date Submitted: 03/18/2004 16:21:49
Category: / History
Length: 7 pages (2057 words)
Was the Atomic Bomb Really Necessary World War II "I have to decide Japanese strategy-shall we invade Japan proper or shall we bomb and blockade? That is my hardest decision to date. But I'll make it when I have all the facts."-Harry S. Truman Many questions have arisen dealing with the need for the atomic bomb since it was twice used in 1945 to end World War II on the Pacific Front. Did it save …
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…letter to Byrnes that discusses his feelings following Potsdam Conference about Russia entering the war. It reads, "At the time we were anxious for Russian entry into the Japanese War. Of course we found later that we didn't need Russians there and the Russians have been a head ache to us ever since." He wrote on August 11, 1945, "We are all on edge waiting for the Japs to answer. Have had a hell of a day."
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