Notes
-Hiroshima Aug 6th, Nagasaki Aug 9th
-Aug 8th Soviets declare war on Japan
-70,000 die in Nagasaki
-Aug 15th VJ Day when the emperor surrenders
-Soviets fight until Aug 30th
-Hiroshima Aug 6th, Nagasaki Aug 9th
-Aug 8th Soviets declare war on Japan
-70,000 die in Nagasaki
-Aug 15th VJ Day when the emperor surrenders
-Soviets fight until Aug 30th
Summary
In order to avoid an amphibious raid that was estimated to kill millions, America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Both the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed which lead to VJ Day.
Quotes
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein
Subjunctive Question
If Truman had not given the "okay" would the amphibious raid have been successful?
In order to avoid an amphibious raid that was estimated to kill millions, America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. Both the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed which lead to VJ Day.
Quotes
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein
Subjunctive Question
If Truman had not given the "okay" would the amphibious raid have been successful?