During the end of World War II, an intense bomb dropped on August 9, 1945 in Japan, this bomb was called the Nagasaki bomb. The Nagasaki bomb was one of the main reasons the war ended so quickly. However, the bombing goes much deeper than most people think. Most people think about Pearl Harbor when thinking of motives, but there are more reasons than that. The Nagasaki bomb had a high death rate, a great impact after the fact, revealed more signs of cancer and leukemia, and many other things. Tragically, the Hiroshima and Nagaski bombs killed somewhere between 129,000 and 226,000 people. There were about 40,000 people killed instantly after the bomb hit. This included men, women and children, which had a big impact on Japan's population. The …show more content…
The specific reason for the US picking Hiroshima and Nagask to bomb was due to its size and power and this being one of Japan's last standing big cities. Most of Japan's cities were gone, and this was all they had left. The US picked a specific time to do this because right before they dropped this bomb the Soviet Union entered the war against Japan and this guaranteed a victory in the war which the US wanted to be the victory that would end the war. Not only the Soviet Union but other allies went into Japan and caused an invasion overwhelming the Japanese. Additionally, the making of the Atomic was called the “Manhattan Project”. Recently in theaters and in films, an adaptation of the Manhattan project was made. This movie was the global success of Oppenheimer. Robert J. Oppenheimer in real life was the director of the laboratory that produced these bombs. He was also the designer of the bombs themselves and was key in the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bomb was tested in more than 30 sites across the US, the UK, and …show more content…
The economy was also affected and many men were put out of business by the US military who were helping Japan recover. Eventually, Japan became a US research facility to see the effects of radiation and nuclear bombs on humans and how the US could improve these bombs for future wars. People's skin becomes rough and ashy and has increased aging rates. People who survived the bomb still died sooner than other Japanese due to the radiation they inhaled. The lack of infrastructure also killed many Japanese in the aftermath. Ultimately, The Bomb was an influential piece of history that will forever be remembered as the start of a new kind of warfare. It changed our way of changing tides of war and without the bomb our lives now may be very different. Not only did it change warfare, it caused conflict globally. It also caused many wars after that, like the Cold War. And during World War II, it changed the lives of not only Japanese but the lives of all. Works Cited Lawrence, Bill, and William Wetherall. “Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki. Accessed 4 June
The United States of America’s use of the atomic bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has spurred much debate concerning the necessity, effectiveness, and morality of the decision since August 1945. After assessing a range of arguments about the importance of the atomic bomb in the termination of the Second World War, it can be concluded that the use of the atomic bomb served as the predominant factor in the end of the Second World War, as its use lowered the morale, industrial resources, and military strength of Japan. The Allied decision to use the atomic bomb not only caused irreparable physical damage on two major Japanese cities, but its use also minimized the Japanese will to continue fighting. These two factors along
Japan will never forgotten the day of August 6 and 9 in 1945; we became the only victim by the atomic bombs in the world. When the atomic was dropped at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was World War II. The decision of dropping the atomic bombs was affected by different backgrounds such as the Manhattan Project, and the Pacific War. At Hiroshima City, the population of Hiroshima was 350,000 when the atomic bomb dropped. Also, the population of Nagasaki was around 250,000 ("Overview."). However, there was no accurate number of death because all of documents were burned by the atomic bombs. On the other hand, the atomic bombs had extremely strong power and huge numbers of Japanese who lived in Hiroshima
So after Emperor Hirohito continued to ignore the threat on August 6th, 1945 Little Boy was aimed over Hiroshima Japan and dropped. This atomic bomb destroyed the little city and killed at least 66,000 individuals. Hirohito continued the fight and refused to surrender unconditionally. A few days later it was the decision to drop the plutonium bomb (Much stronger than Little Boy) named Fat Man over an untouched and unscathed area in Japan. The choice that was made was to bomb Nagasaki. On August 9th, 1945 the bomb was dropped and missed the target and hit the side of a mountain. The destruction was phenomenal and would have been even more devastating if the bomb had hit it 's intended target. Over 39,000 people had died in this
With multiple chances from the United States to surrender in the war and rejecting each one, the Japanese set themselves up for disaster. On August 6, 1945 the course of history was changed. Two atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima, and three days later, August 9, 1945, on Nagasaki that ended World War II. Japan had already been a defeated nation from conventional bombs and World War II. Many innocent lives were lost, psychological scars were left on the lives of the bomb survivors, and thus many lives were changed forever. The atomic bombings caused many people to have genetic effects due to the radiation from the bombs. Revisionists have said the US used the bombs to blackmail the Soviet Union. The deployment of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was morally justified because it ended the war quickly, ultimately saved many lives, and was a beginning for many.
After Truman decided to bomb Japan, they had to plan it out. They first had to decide where to release the bomb. They ended up choosing Hiroshima, Japan and Nagasaki, Japan as their two locations. Hiroshima was a significant military city in the war. It confined two army headquarters and was Japan’s communication center (World War 2 Atomic Bomb 1). Hiroshima was also a huge industrial city and had not been bombed before so it would let Japan see the wrath of the United States (Koeller 1). The planning and actual event of the bombing went great. On August 6, 1945 at 8:15 in the morning the bomb was dropped. The bomb that landed in Hiroshima was called the “Little Boy” (World War 2 Atomic Bomb 2). The bomb ended up killing about 170,000 people. 70,000 people died the first day and 100,000 people died in the next few months due to the radioactivity of the bomb and burns fro...
When looking at the aftermath of the atomic bomb in both Nagasaki and Hiroshima the devastation it caused is evident. The majority of the population in Japan could have never imagined such a catastrophic event. On August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945 massive amounts of lives were changed forever when an atomic bomb fell from the sky and created an explosion as bright as the sun. These two bombs were the first and only accounts of nuclear warfare. (“Atomic Bomb is…”) The impact that the two bombs left on the cities of Japan was tremendous. The bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima devastated the country through structural damage, long term medical effects, expenses, and the massive loss of life.
On August 6, 1945 to August 9, 1945, during World War II, an American bomber dropped the world's first two deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which resulted in an explosion that wiped out 90 percent of the city. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was known for the following two things: the mass murder of a million innocent lives, and the end of World War II. After analyzing the sources provided, it is evident that the use for atomic bombs was equally argued for and against because on one side, many believe that a purely technical demonstration of the atomic bombs would have also caused the war to cease, and on the other, countless do not and view direct military use the most efficient. On side
Emily Ferreira The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb When faced with the decision to drop a bomb that would kill hundreds of thousands of people but end a war, what would you do? On August 6, 1945, the Enola Gay dropped the first-ever atomic bomb, Little Boy, on Hiroshima. The morality of this decision has been debated for years and will continue to be discussed for many years to come. So, was the decision that Harry S. Truman made genuinely justifiable?
In the end, dropping the bomb was the best option for the United States. Unfortunately, there wasn’t an abundance of options and dropping the bomb was the most appealing in all aspects. The United States’ decision to drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima required extensive research leading to its production. The main goal of the American side was to damage the enemy’s confidence, while choosing a target with the highest military output in order to conclude the war (Robinson).The group in charge of developing the technology was known as the Manhattan Project, and was kept top-secret. Selection began in the spring of 1945, with assistance from the Commanding General, Army Air Forces, his Headquarters (Robinson).There was a variety of experts working on the project, including mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and specialists trained in weather and blast effects
One may say that the atomic bombs are a dangerous and cruel weapon to society, but others may say that atomic bombs are a powerful and safe weapon that ended World War II. Overall, we know that atomic bombs are a lethal and dangerous weapon. The Atomic Bomb was made on July 16, 1945, in the USA. This was the start of one of the most dangerous and destructive weapons on planet Earth. The atomic bomb was made to obliterate anything in its way.
The world’s conflict over nuclear weapons all began with President Truman’s decision to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. World War II was coming to a close but Japan would not surrender. So, on August 6, 1945, the bomb Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima. It was triggered by a gun mechanism where a small piece of uranium-235 was fired down a barrel into a larger piece. This caused an explosion of 15 kilotons, or 15,000 tons of TNT, killing 90,000 to 166,000 people. Surprisingly, Japan did not surrender, so on August 9, 1945, the bomb Fat Man was dropped on Nagasaki. It was triggered when shock waves from high explosives set off the plutonium-239 core. It caused an explosion of 20 kilotons, or 20,000 tons of TNT, and killed 60,000 to 80,000 people. This second attack really sent the message to Japan, and they finally surrendered on August 15, 1945. World War II was finally over, but the Cold War began with the reveal of the United States’ nuclear power. It is believed that dropping the bombs saved both Japanese and American lives by ending the w...
The force of the incendiary device was decisive and caused miles of structural damage away from its point of origin; the nuclear weapon had destroyed the structural integrity of Hiroshima as a whole. Other forms of destruction caused by the nuclear weapon had physical, internal, and psychological impacts on the people of Hiroshima. Despite the physical damage to Hiroshima's land and properties, the atomic bomb created ephemeral and long-lived injuries for the victims. One of the bombing effects was the number of deaths caused by vaporization and injuries via fire, but most of all, it’s radiation sickness. McBirney writes, “In addition to killing tens of thousands of people and destroying much of Hiroshima’s architecture, the bomb and the resulting fires gave thousands of other residents serious burns.
The use of atomic bombs sent a clear message to Japan and the rest of the world about the power held by the Allied forces. It shared the devastating capabilities of nuclear weapons and served as a powerful curb against future aggression. The fear of facing similar destruction played a role in preventing future conflicts from escalating to the same level. While the bombings inflicted immense suffering on the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it is essential to consider the extensive context of the war. A prolonged conflict would have naturally led to further civilian casualties, both through direct combat and the starvation and disease that follow long conflicts.
The Bombing On Hiroshima and Nagasaki The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked the start of a new era of warfare, enabling a state to damage an entire city with a single weapon. The attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki changed warfare, leading to the decision to drop the atomic bomb to end the war fast, given Japan’s resistance, the long invasion plan, and the need to protect American lives. While nobody knew when the war would end, the bombing of Japan was justified because Japan had not surrendered, the invasion would take two months and prolonged the war, and saving American lives. Many historians have claimed that Japan was about to surrender, but evidence suggests they hadn’t decided before the first bomb was used.
On August 6, 1945 the first of two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan by the United States in order to finish World War II. The first one landed over the heavily populated city of Hiroshima. The second bomb was dropped, not only three days later, on August 9, 1945 on another Japanese city called Nagasaki. Both atomic bombs made terrible impacts on the cities they were dropped on. Hiroshima and Nagasaki were destroyed beyond belief leaving a trail of dust where once families lived a normal life. The U.S. should not have dropped the Atomic Bomb on Japan because it affected the climate and world’s mindset, targeted two sites that were not military bases, and killed a profuse amount of innocent citizens.