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