Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb

The decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was the correct decision for a number of reasons. It helped win the war in Japan and saved American lives, which is the United States government's first priority in the war. The bomb also set an example to other nations of the war of the devastation that is caused by these types of weapons. The dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan was necessary for the United States to end the war in Japan and move resources to finish the war in Europe. The first reason is that dropping the atomic bomb was the correct option is because it prevented the loss of anymore American lives. The lives of the soldiers and of American citizens are the first responsibility of the United States government to protect and the lives of the citizens of other countries come after. While taking many Japanese lives, which was an unfortunate cost of the war, the atomic bomb saved thousands of American lives and made it so they were able to return to their families sooner. The casualties were great, but the atomic bomb achieved its goal in ending the war with Japan and also achieved the goal of saving the lives of the Americans who were fighting in Japan. The atomic bomb also allowed the US forces to focus solely on the war in Europe and to have the ability to end that war faster and end all conflict in Europe. The atomic bomb was also important in the fact that it established America as a world force that is here to stay. It also displayed that America is willing to take measures to ensure that it's way of life and its people are protected from any and all threaten it. The dropping of the atomic bomb also made the likelihood of atomic or nuclear war less likely because now the whole world knows the extent of damage and devastation that can be produced by these weapons of mass destruction. The world knows what can be done by these weapons and that is exactly why there is less of a chance nuclear war because no government leader wants to inflict that