Hiroshima And Nagasaki: The Full Story Behind The Bombings
Hidden Truths About The Bombings
The bombardment of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is one of the most haunting events in modern history. Some suggest that without these necessary evil actions, millions would not have lost their lives. Is this true?
Reflecting On The Atomic Bombs
It's true that the atomic bombardment of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 remains among the most catastrophic events in human history. With a single explosion over each city, entire communities were annihilated to leave scars that endure to this day.
Catastrophic Results
The immediate devastation was unfathomable: Tens of thousands perished in seconds, while many more succumbed to significant injuries and radiation exposure in the following weeks. Beyond the death toll, the bombardments reshaped geopolitics to usher in the nuclear age.
These Are The Only Ones
So far, the world seems to have learned its lesson, as these incidents remain the only instances where nuclear arms were used in a conflict. By mid-1945, WW2 had raged for six years, and Japan was the final Axis power yet to surrender.
As A Result Of The Manhattan Project
Leslie Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer supervised the Manhattan Project, a massive initiative that developed nuclear explosives. President Harry Truman faced a monumental decision: Should he deploy these new arms to force Japan's surrender or continue conventional attacks?
