The Dangers Of The Atomic Bomb

“We have to protect our Earth, so our children and grandchildren will never suffer like that,’ she said. And she looked ahead. ‘Maybe nuclear weapons won’t be abolished while I’m alive,’ she said. ‘But I will never give up.” (Hanley, NBC News). August 6, 1945 at 8:16 in the morning, the United States dropped the world's first atomic bomb on thousands of unsuspecting people in Hiroshima, Japan. Not only did this catastrophic event kill thousands of civilians, but it also resulted in other nations obtaining and learning how to create these deadly weapons, weapons that we still have today. In the book Hiroshima by John Hersey he gives readers a new look at that day, through the eyes of six victims who survived the horrific attack on Hiroshima, he shows how the entire city of Hiroshima suffered, and were left alone to fend for themselves.The book Hiroshima by John Hersey, sheds light on the immense dangers of nuclear warfare, and the government's responsibility for its people, affected by a war they aren’t fighting in.

The pressing question still lingers: Was the United States justified in using the Atomic Bomb against Japan during WWII? World War II stands as the bloodiest and deadliest war of all time. It involved more than thirty countries and resulted in over fifty million civilian and military deaths. It lasted six years, beginning with Adolf Hitler’s invasion of Poland in 1939. As the Allied Powers (mainly the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union) and the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan) were in direct conflict with each other, many wonder if the cost of victory was too extreme. In late 1941, the process of creating the world’s first, most deadly weapon began. The production of the first atomic bomb was code named “the Manhattan Project.” After months of production, August 6, 1945, America dropped the “Little Boy” bomb on Hiroshima, wiping out ninety percent of the city. August 9, 1945, just three days after the devastation of the first bomb, America dropped the “Fat Man” bomb on Nagasaki. Dropping the atomic bomb on Japan was not necessary, nor justified in ending World War II. Due to the fact that America targeted heavily civilian populated cities (with limited military value), that Japan was in a position of surrender before the bomb was dropped, and the fact that the U.S. did not give enough time for Japan to process the devastation of the first bomb before the second in Nagasaki shows that America’s decision to drop the atomic bomb was entirely unjustified.

The research question of this essay is “To what extent was the atomic bombing of Japan at the end of the Second World War Justified? In 1945, the United States authorized the dropping of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The first bomb, dropped on August 6th 1945, had a total casualty rate of 135,000, including non-combatant civilians, and as this, the atomic bombing of Japan at the end of the Second World War has indeed been a hugely discussed topic within academic and social circles until today. There have been historians, academics, and other influential individuals throughout the world who have argued on both sides of the spectrum regarding the effects of the bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and whether they were necessary and justified towards the ending of the conflict. According to the Center For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), by 1944, it had become clear to both the United States and the Empire of Japan that Japan was indeed losing the war, and as this, there are many arguments and counterarguments regarding the effectiveness of the atomic bombing of Japan, as well as suggestions regarding alternatives due to the enormous human toll the bomb caused.

On the 6th and 9th of August, 1945, the United States of America dropped the Atomic Bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The use of these bombs brought a quick end to World War 2, yet caused extensive damage to the two Japanese cities. There have often been disputes as to whether the USA was justified in the dropping of the atomic bombs because of the damage they caused, not only to the cities, but to the people of Japan as well. Many people believe that the USA should not have dropped the bombs because of the damage they caused, and they also claim that Japan was already defeated. However, Japan did not surrender, and prolonging the war was not an option for America, as it believed it would cause even more casualties, not only to American troops, but to Japan as well. Thus the USA was justified in dropping the bombs on Japan.

World War II spanned from September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945 and resulted in approximately 80 million deaths. This infamous war was born out of a thirst for power and control by Nazi Germany, their fascist allies, and Japan. The war ended in 1945 after one of the most destructive weapons ever created was used to decimate regions of Japan. On August 6th, 1945 the United States dropped the first ever atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, and dropped the second one August 9th on Nagasaki. These two nuclear weapons destroyed entire cities: people were literally dissolved on the spot, buildings collapsed as if they were made of dust and paper, and the two bombs resulted in approximately 200,000 deaths (not counting those who died after the bomb of radiation exposure). The decision to drop the atomic bomb was and still is highly controversial as the destruction that it caused was devastating, to say the least, and its destructive nature exceeded everyone’s predictions. However, as disastrous as the bomb was, it seemed to be the only weapon and act great enough to end the world war. Veterans, historians, and scientists still debate over both the ethics and necessity, or lack thereof, of the bomb being a solution to end the war, but when examined, it truly was the only thing powerful enough to push Japan to surrender. This investigation will take a close look at the events of World War II, the conditions in

On august 6th 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, and 3 days later, they dropped another on the city of Nagasaki. The new weapons completely decimated the cities, and killed tens of thousands of people. Japan announced they would surrender to the allies a few days later on august 15. The United States justified their using of the bombs as a means to end the war without an invasion of Japan that would have resulted in thousands of more deaths on each side. While the Japanese did surrender shortly after the bombings, there is ample evidence to suggest that their surrender was imminent, and the use of the atomic bomb only accelerated peace. Through this essay, I will critically analyze justifications on the usage of the bombings, and potential results on this devastating new weapon.

To Drop or To Not Drop Is it right and just to kill an innocent person? Is it right and just to bomb a crowded city of civilians? Towards the end of World War 2, President Truman bombed Hiroshima, Japan. Truman killed innocent men, women, and children without a proper warning. Many Americans wondered if dropping the bomb was the right way to end the war between the U.S. and Japan.

A total of 185,000 to 209,000 people died in the combined bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (www.historyextra.com) In august 1945, president Truman dropped two atomic bombs on Japan in an effort to end the war. A lot of people just think that because we won the war, it was a good decision, but it wasn’t really. First of all the dropping of the bomb was immoral. Secondly, we could’ve won in a different way. Lastly it started a war with Russia because they saw what the atomic bomb was capable of.

" To truly grasp the magnitude of the suffering caused by the use of atomic weaponry on human beings, one has to be immersed in the personal.(John Hersey)" During War World Two , president Roosevelt and the congress agreed to the Manhattan Project which created the atomic bomb for the war. Throughout the course of the Manhattan Project the bomb evolved and was soon ready to be fired. On August 6, the city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were attacked with an atomic bomb, that helped the US win the war because Japan surrender shortly after. Although the atomic bomb help the United States win War World two and save many american lives, But we don't tell how Japan struggle heinous economically and emotionally for the next couples of year.

Two atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. This decision brought about many consequences on both Americans and Japanese. By the 1940s the creation of atomic weaponry became possible “because of Italian scientists Enrico Fermi’s discovery of the radioactivity of uranium in the 1930s” (Brinkley 638). Eventually this spread to the United States, and it was undertaken by military. President Harry Truman “issued an ultimatum to the Japanese, demanding that they surrender by August 3 or face utter devastation. When the Japanese failed to meet the deadline, Truman ordered the air force to use the new atomic weapons against Japan” (Brinkley 638). The problem at hand is how the Americans and Japanese dealt with the aftermath of the atomic bombings and how it shaped these countries. The context of this decision will also be brought up. The effects of the Atomic Bomb in Japan were debilitating, not only was the enemy defeated but so were women, children and other civilians.

On August 5th and 9th, 1945, The United States dropped the first ever atomic bombs on Japan in an attempt to end the grueling and seemingly endless war in the pacific. The bombs, named fat boy and little boy, forever changed to way we look at war and introduced a new age of super powerful weapons that could destroy entire cities in seconds. In addition, the nukes solidified the United States as the most powerful nation in the world and effectively ended World War Two. While the war was ended and the strength of the US struck fear into the rest of the planet, the bombs killed tens of thousands of innocent Japanese civilians and their radiation would continue to cause health defects in Japan for years. Due to the ethical concerns surrounding

The consequences that hurt so many were not taken into consideration when the United States dropped the atomic weapons on Japan, during the final stages of World War II. The United States was the first and the only country to ever use an atomic weapon during war. President Harry Truman and Winston Churchill, who supported the bombing, shared a belief that the atomic weapons would end the war quickly. However, Truman and the United States did not think about how the bomb would affect the regular people of Japan. The day of the bombing the people of Japan had no warning, no way to protect yourself, and no explanation.

“On August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb used in warfare was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan” (Davis 395). Atomic bombs are highly powerful weapons. They produce enormous clouds of radioactive substances. Therefore, in addition to the people who die from the bomb’s massive explosion, other people also become ill and eventually die from the intense exposure to radiation (Davis). Because of its destruction, many people question whether the use of the atomic bomb was needed or not. It is always unfortunate for innocent lives to be loss. However, for the greater cause of the United States’, I agree with the use of the atomic bomb.

Some regard the atomic bomb as “the thank God for the atom bomb”. This places God on the U.S. side and regards the bombs as our saving grace. This bomb forced the Japanese to surrender which in turn proved the U.S. to be the heroes who saved the American’s lives.1 The Americans intended on ending the war but did not expect to end it with such a large number of casualties. The results of the atomic bomb and how it effected the Japanese people both emotionally and physically will be addressed. “The bombs marked both an end and a beginning—the end of an appalling global conflagration in which more than 50 million people were killed and the beginning of the nuclear arms race and a new world in which

The not-so wild 1950s frontier were vastly sprawling lands comprised of gorgeous geology. The dry ecosystem inspires carnivorous creatures to roam the desert in search of their next meal. The sun bleeds into cascading mountains within the day, blurring the horizon with harmonious colors, leaving no doubt of natures undisturbed beauty. Those moments, were then interrupted with a blinding light. An accession of a mushroom cloud followed behind, indicating the destruction of all in total annihilation. The aftermath leading to the extinction of life as we know it.